If you haven't already, read The Boy Who Could Change the World: The Writings of Aaron Swartz [1] and watch this documentary (The story of Aaron Swartz) [2].

> I don't think my intense fascination with Aaron's life will ever fade away.

Yes, it still hurts to think about his untimely death and what could have been.

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Could-Change-World/dp/1620970...

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpvcc9C8SbM

I just got this book in the mail that collected aaronsw's writings: http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Could-Change-World-ebook/dp/B0...