Bram Cohen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bram Cohen.

Bram Cohen is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur, best known as the creator of the peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol BitTorrent. He was born on October 12, 1975, in New York City, United States. Cohen showed an early aptitude for computer programming and mathematics, which led him to study at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

In 2001, Cohen developed the BitTorrent protocol, a method for distributing large files over the internet efficiently. The protocol revolutionized the file-sharing landscape, enabling users to quickly download and upload files by breaking them into smaller pieces and allowing multiple users to share those pieces simultaneously. BitTorrent became immensely popular among internet users due to its speed and decentralized nature.

Following the success of BitTorrent, Cohen co-founded the company BitTorrent Inc. in 2004, which aimed to develop commercial applications of the protocol. He continued to contribute to the development of BitTorrent and actively worked on improving its efficiency and security.

Throughout his career, Bram Cohen has received recognition for his contributions to the technology industry. He has been honored with various awards and accolades, including being named to MIT Technology Review's TR100 list of the top innovators under 35 in 2002.

As of now, Bram Cohen continues to be involved in the technology sector and explores new ventures.

I am a technological activist. I have a political agenda. I

I am a technological activist. I have a political agenda. I am in favor of basic human rights: to free speech, to use any information and technology, to purchase and use recreational drugs, to enjoy and purchase so-called 'vices', to be free of intruders, and to privacy.

Bram Cohen


In terms of work I've always had a Bad Attitude in that I wo

In terms of work I've always had a Bad Attitude in that I won't work anywhere which requires me to work strict hours or follow a dress code. I don't know if that's an Asperger's thing or not, I think it's just being reasonable.

Bram Cohen

Attitude

Despite my emphasis on technology, I do not view laws as inh

Despite my emphasis on technology, I do not view laws as inherently evil. My goals are political ones, even if my techniques are not. The only way to fundamentally succeed is by changing existing laws. If I rejected all help from the political arena I would inevitably fail.

Bram Cohen

Technology