The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires.

Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds.

This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualize information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload, all their work has become even more crucial.

This group aims to help members find inspiration and think in new directions, bringing together potential collaborators for projects and new ventures.

Please also check out our blog at http://hackshackers.com

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  • May 21 at 6:30 PM, 17 Hacks and Hackers attended

    Student Innovations in Data Journalism

    They rated it 4.50 4.504 (4 ratings)

    Please join us on May 21 at the Austin American-Statesman for another joint meetup of Hacks/Hackers ATX and ONA Austin for Student Innovations in Data Journalism. Jake... Learn more

  • March 10 at 5:00 PM, 1 Hacks and Hackers attended

    Even Awesomer. Hacks/Hackers Party at SXSW
    Please use the RSVP in the link below. Once again, an Awesome Journalism Confederation will be hosting the Awesomest Journalism Party. Ever. At SXSW. Join us at the Palm... Learn more

  • February 27 at 7:00 PM, 1 Hacks and Hackers attended

    Broadcast TV and New Media
    How are Austin's TV stations dealing with the drastic changes that have swept through the journalism industry? What should they be doing to keep up with the changes? How... Learn more

  • January 5 at 6:00 PM, 1 Hacks and Hackers attended

    ONA Austin Debut Party
    It's been a great year, and I want to thank everyone who supported Hacks/Hackers since we began. We are looking forward to an exciting 2012. One of the changes we are... Learn more

  • December 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 22 Hacks and Hackers attended

    Web Community Holiday Bash

    They rated it 4.00 4.004 (4 ratings)

    Please join Hacks/Hackers ATX, Refresh Austin and many more groups from the local Web community for the Web Development Holiday Bash, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7-9pm at Buffalo... Learn more
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