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To become a hacker, install a UNIX-like operating system on your computer such as Linux, since learning UNIX is essential for hacking. You should also learn how to write HTML code, which is used to create websites. Additionally, learn programming languages, like Python or Java, which you’ll need to understand for hacking projects. If you want to network with hackers, try attending science fiction conventions, because lots of hackers attend these events. In order to create the mental toughness and focus you’ll need for big projects, take a martial art that focuses on mental concentration, like Tai Chi. To adopt a hacker’s mindset, learn to challenge authoritarian figures and censorship by sharing information with other hackers so you can fight for equality and common knowledge. For example, you could create open source software, which are programs where the code used to create them is visible to everyone. For tips on how to serve the hacker culture, read on!