Rhetorical Precis 1

In his article "Aaron Swartz, Coder and Activist, Dead at 26" (2013), Kevin Poulsen explains Aaron Swartz's influential life and the unfortunate circumstances of his death. The author explains the different accomplishments of his life, from coding breakthroughs to activist activities, which inevitably led to his legal trouble with the government. Poulsen sheds light on his life in order to educate the public of the untimely circumstances of his death and the possible reasons or ramifications. His target audience was mostly everyone, based on the fact that most of his work affects most of the population.