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Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow

Canadian-British Writer | Reimagining Copyright in the Digital Age

Canada
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Doctorow explores how digital systems can be redesigned to empower individuals rather than concentrate power in corporate hands.

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Cory Doctorow has established himself as one of the most influential voices in digital culture, evolving from blogger to globally recognized author and activist who challenges how technology intersects with human rights. As co-editor of Boing Boing and a pioneering advocate for Creative Commons, he has consistently pushed boundaries around copyright, file sharing, and post-scarcity economics, fundamentally reshaping conversations about digital ownership and access. His unique ability to bridge science fiction storytelling with non-fiction analysis provides radical insights into emerging technological landscapes.

Doctorow explores how digital systems can be redesigned to empower individuals rather than concentrate power in corporate hands. Through his work, he demonstrates how technology policy affects everyday lives and offers concrete visions for more equitable digital futures. Audiences engaging with Doctorow's ideas gain transformative perspectives on navigating technological change, understanding their digital rights, and imagining alternatives to current power structures.

His approach combines rigorous policy analysis with compelling narratives that make complex technological concepts accessible while inspiring action toward systemic change.

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What Cory Talks About
  • Digital rights and privacy in the modern internet age
  • Creative Commons and reimagining copyright for the digital era
  • Post-scarcity economics and technological inequality
  • How science fiction can inform technology policy
  • Redesigning digital systems to empower individuals over corporations
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