Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow is a Canadian-British author, journalist, and prominent advocate for digital rights and open access. He gained recognition as a co-editor of the influential blog Boing Boing, where he explored issues related to technology, culture, and copyright. His fiction often intersects with his activism, addressing themes such as digital rights management and the implications of technology on society. Notable works include 'Little Brother,' a young adult novel that tackles government surveillance and civil liberties, and 'Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom,' which presents a vision of a post-scarcity economy where traditional concepts of ownership are challenged. Doctorow's literary contributions extend beyond fiction; he has written extensively on the importance of liberalizing copyright laws and has been a vocal supporter of Creative Commons. His work has sparked discussions about the future of publishing and the role of technology in shaping human experience. Through his writing and activism, Doctorow has significantly influenced the discourse surrounding digital rights, making him a key figure in contemporary literature and technology advocacy.
Famous Quotes
View all 3 quotes“Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time-rich and cash-poor.”
“We are the people of the book. We love our books. We fill our houses with books. We treasure books we inherit from our parents, and we cherish the idea of passing those books on to our children. Indeed, how many of us started reading with a beloved book that belonged to one of our parents? We force worthy books on our friends, and we insist that they read them. We even feel a weird kinship for the people we see on buses or airplanes reading our books, the books that we claim. If anyone tries to take away our books—some oppressive government, some censor gone off the rails—we would defend them with everything that we have. We know our tribespeople when we visit their homes because every wall is lined with books. There are teetering piles of books beside the bed and on the floor; there are masses of swollen paperbacks in the bathroom. Our books are us. They are our outboard memory banks and they contain the moral, intellectual, and imaginative influences that make us the people we are today.”
“When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.”
