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 (53 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,132 | $530,000 | 217$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
| Totals | 3 | 116,162,733 | 224,176 | $2,280,000 | 1,972$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Cory Doctorow coined the term 'mierdificación del cielo' to describe the decline of the internet.
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South Africa:
Author Cory Doctorow explains that algorithmic decision tools, overseen by humans, seem to hold out the possibility of doing the impossible and having both objective fairness and subjective discretion.
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Sweden:
Cory Doctorow coined the term 'enshittification' to describe the decline of online platforms.
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Sweden:
Tech critic Cory Doctorow has described these men as 'Gen Z brown shirts in broccoli hairstyles'.
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Colombia:
Cory Doctorow is a journalist who vividly described the manipulation of user experiences on platforms as 'mierdificación'.
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New Zealand:
Cory Doctorow has typed out millions of words in his half-century on the planet.
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