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Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow
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NameCory Doctorow
Birth dateJuly 17, 1971
Birth placeToronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationWriter, Blogger, Journalist
NationalityCanadian
GenreScience fiction, Fantasy

Cory Doctorow is a renowned Canadian writer, Blogger, and Journalist, known for his Science fiction and Fantasy works, which often explore the intersection of Technology and Society. He has written for various publications, including The Guardian, The New York Times, and Wired (magazine), and has been involved with organizations such as Electronic Frontier Foundation and Creative Commons. Doctorow's work has been influenced by authors like William Gibson, Bruce Sterling, and Neal Stephenson, and he has been associated with the Cyberpunk movement. He has also been a fellow at Institute for the Future and has taught at University of Southern California.

● Early Life and Education

Cory Doctorow was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and grew up in a family of Jewish descent. He attended University of Toronto and later moved to London, where he worked as a Web developer and became involved with the Hacker community. Doctorow's early interests included Computer science, Philosophy, and Politics, which later influenced his writing. He has mentioned being inspired by authors like Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Robert A. Heinlein, and has been involved with organizations like Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility and Free Software Foundation.

● Career

Doctorow's career as a writer began in the late 1990s, when he started writing for Wired (magazine), The New York Times, and other publications. He became known for his Blogging and Journalism, which often focused on Technology and Society. Doctorow has worked as a Fellow at Institute for the Future and has taught at University of Southern California, where he has been involved with the Annenberg Center for Communication and the Institute for the Future of the Book. He has also been a Visiting Professor at University of California, Los Angeles and has given talks at conferences like SXSW and World Science Festival.

● Major Works

Some of Doctorow's notable works include Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom, Little Brother (novel), and For the Win (novel), which explore themes like Virtual reality, Surveillance, and Social justice. His writing often incorporates elements of Science fiction, Fantasy, and Speculative fiction, and has been compared to authors like China Miéville, Charles Stross, and Ken MacLeod. Doctorow has also written non-fiction books like Content: Selected Essays on Technology, Creativity, Copyright, and the Future of the Future and Information Doesn't Want to Be Free, which discuss issues like Copyright law, Digital rights management, and Intellectual property.

● Activism and Advocacy

Doctorow is a vocal advocate for Digital rights, Freedom of speech, and Social justice. He has been involved with organizations like Electronic Frontier Foundation, Creative Commons, and Public Knowledge (organization), and has spoken out against issues like Surveillance capitalism, Censorship, and Copyright infringement. Doctorow has also been a supporter of Open-source software, Free culture movement, and Net neutrality, and has worked with politicians like Lawrence Lessig and Rick Falkvinge to promote these causes. He has been involved with events like Wikimania and Open Source Bridge, and has given talks at conferences like TED (conference) and World Economic Forum.

● Awards and Recognition

Doctorow has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, Locus Award, and Prometheus Award. He has also been nominated for the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, and Sunburst Award, and has won the Theodore Sturgeon Award and Kurd Lasswitz Award. Doctorow's work has been recognized by organizations like American Library Association, National Book Foundation, and PEN America, and he has been named one of the most influential people in the world by Time (magazine).

● Personal Life

Doctorow currently lives in London with his wife, Alice Taylor, and their daughter. He is a Dual citizen of Canada and the United Kingdom, and has been involved with various Charity organizations, including Electronic Frontier Foundation and Creative Commons. Doctorow is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He has been involved with events like Burning Man and SXSW, and has given talks at conferences like TED (conference) and World Science Festival. Category:Canadian writers

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