Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow is a prominent writer, activist, and technology expert known for his advocacy on issues of digital rights, privacy, and the impact of technology on society. As a co-editor of the blog Boing Boing and a published author of several novels and essays, Doctorow has explored themes related to copyright, the internet's evolution, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. He coined the term 'enshittification' to describe the decline of online platforms as they prioritize corporate interests over user satisfaction, highlighting the challenges faced by consumers in the digital age.
Born on Jul 17, 1971 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 77,103 | $2,700,000 | 3,067$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| Totals | 3 | 76,540,633 | 85,191 | $3,400,000 | 3,721$ |
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Switzerland:
Cory Doctorow coined the term 'Enshittification' to describe the decline in quality of online platforms.
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United Kingdom:
Cory Doctorow has appeared on Ed Zitron's podcast and shares similar views on the motivations of tech companies.
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United Kingdom:
Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist.
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Norway:
Cory Doctorow describes the phenomenon of social media's decline as 'enshittification'.
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Canada:
Cory Doctorow is a Canadian technology critic and digital-rights activist who coined the term 'enshittification.'
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India:
Cory Doctorow, the writer and tech dissident who coined 'enshittification,' critiques the economic model of the AI boom.
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Greece:
Cory Doctorow warns of an impending economic Armageddon due to unprofitable AI companies.
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Switzerland:
Cory Doctorow coined the term 'enshittification' to describe the decline of modern digital technologies.
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United Kingdom:
Cory Doctorow discusses the concept of enshittification in relation to Amazon and the internet.
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India:
Cory Doctorow identified a three-stage life cycle for social media platforms in a process he called 'enshittification.'
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