Cory Doctorow: Cash Poor Hackers?
on Wednesday, February 18, 2015Cory Doctorow Money Quotation saying a smart kid without money, but with a computer and time on his hands can be a determined hacker. Cory Doctorow said in his novel, Little Brother:
“Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time-rich and cash-poor” — Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow seems to be highlighting the potential of young people who have an abundance of free time but lack significant financial resources. Specifically, he notes that children and teenagers (“a kid”) who are not constrained by responsibilities like full-time work (“time-rich”) and who don’t have much disposable income (“cash-poor”) can achieve great things if they channel their time and energy effectively.
The quote suggests such “time-rich and cash-poor” youth may compensate for what they lack in money with determination, creativity and a willingness to dedicate their free hours towards ambitious goals or projects.
Overall, Doctorow appears to be encouraging underestimating the drive and accomplishments possible for youth when they have time as their greatest asset.