Supremacy by Parmy Olson — Inside the Hacker World and the Rise of Anonymous - A Business Book Club Series In this episode, we dive into Supremacy: The Rise of the Hackers by Parmy Olson — an inside look at the shadowy world of hacktivist groups like Anonymous and LulzSec. Drawing on extensive interviews with hackers themselves, Olson reveals how loosely connected individuals wielded outsized influence, sparking global headlines, embarrassing corporations, and challenging governments. This is more than a story about hacking — it’s about the collision of technology, power, and human behavior in the digital age. Olson captures the personalities, motivations, and internal conflicts of the hacker underground, showing both the chaos and the unexpected order within these communities. ✅ What you’ll learn in this summary: The origins and rise of Anonymous, LulzSec, and other influential hacker collectives How these groups organized (and often clashed) despite being leaderless The motivations driving hackers — from ideology to mischief to fame The impact of major hacks on governments, corporations, and cybersecurity What the hacker underground reveals about the future of digital activism and online security