Cory Doctorow, science fiction author and internet activist, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded February 9, 2013 while on tour for the novel “Home Land, ” a sequel to “Little Brother.”
The author of several novels, short stories, graphic novels, essays and non-fiction works, Cory Doctorow is probably best known for his advocacy for liberalizing copyright law, and digital rights management. He served as co-editor of the blog Boing Boing until 2020, though he remains co-owner. His current blog, Pluralistic, contains links to articles on a variety of subjects.
In this interview, he discusses his fiction as well as his views at the time on copyright, on politics, and on the role of technology in society.