Jan 13, 2013 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — There was sadness and shock among many of the most engaged people in the tech community Saturday after news spread of the suicide of a young computer prodigy. Aaron Swartz, 26, became a tech celebrity at the age of 14, but friends and family say he battled depression and was recently upset because he was about to go on trial in federal court.
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At A Young Age, Aaron Swartz Did A Lifetime Of Work
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Jan 13, 2013 (Weekend Edition Sunday) — There was sadness and shock among many of the most engaged people in the tech community Saturday after news spread of the suicide of a young computer prodigy. Aaron Swartz, 26, became a tech celebrity at the age of 14, but friends and family say he battled depression and was recently upset because he was about to go on trial in federal court.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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