author
Cory Doctorow
b. 1971
A sharp, funny voice in modern science fiction, this Canadian-British writer is known for stories that mix big ideas about technology with fast-moving plots. His work often explores digital rights, power, and the ways ordinary people push back against broken systems.
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About the author
Born in Toronto on July 17, 1971, Cory Doctorow is a Canadian-British science fiction author, journalist, blogger, and activist. He became widely known as a co-editor of Boing Boing, and he has also worked with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, where his public writing and advocacy have focused on technology policy, civil liberties, and the open internet.
His fiction includes novels for both adults and younger readers, with well-known titles such as Little Brother, Homeland, Walkaway, and Attack Surface. Across his books and essays, he returns again and again to questions about surveillance, corporate power, copyright, and how digital systems shape everyday life.
What makes his work stand out is the way he combines strong opinions, real-world tech knowledge, and a storyteller's sense of momentum. Even when his ideas are complex, his writing aims to be lively, accessible, and deeply engaged with the world people live in now.