Cory Doctorow

Tech & CultureEconomics & Policy

Science fiction author, journalist, and digital rights activist who writes Pluralistic, a daily blog covering technology policy, monopoly power, surveillance capitalism, and internet freedom. Doctorow coined the term 'enshittification' to describe the lifecycle of tech platforms — a concept that spread globally as shorthand for how platforms degrade user experience once they achieve dominance. He is a fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and has been one of the most consistent advocates for open internet standards, right-to-repair legislation, and antitrust action against Big Tech. His prolific output spans fiction, non-fiction books, journalism, and daily blogging.

Known for

Coined the term 'enshittification' to describe how tech platforms degrade user experience after achieving market dominance — a concept adopted globally
Fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, one of the leading digital rights organizations in the world
Authored 'Little Brother' and multiple other science fiction novels exploring surveillance, authoritarianism, and digital freedom
Writes Pluralistic daily, one of the most consistently prolific independent journalism and commentary operations online