Cory Doctorow is a renowned science fiction author, activist, journalist, and blogger. He is best known as the co-editor of the popular blog Boing Boing and the author of the bestselling novel Little Brother. Born in Toronto, Canada, he holds dual citizenship with Canada and the United Kingdom.

Doctorow's Work
His work often explores themes such as digital rights management, file sharing, and post-scarcity economics. He is an outspoken advocate for liberalizing copyright laws and a strong proponent of the Creative Commons organization, utilizing its licenses for his books.

Activism and Roles
Doctorow is a former European director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and co-founded the UK Open Rights Group. His commitment to digital rights and freedoms is evident in his ongoing work and public engagement.

Currently, he resides in Los Angeles, where he continues to write and engage with issues surrounding digital rights and creative freedom.