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Nathan Drescher is a journalist, author, and tech enthusiast based in Ottawa, Canada. With a passion for exploring the intersection of technology, storytelling, and humanity, Nathan writes about everything from cutting-edge AI to speculative fiction. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him enjoying a strong coffee at Happy Goat or soaking in the vibrant streets of the Glebe.

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A cartoon image of a man in a red button down shirt and black slacks at a table in a coffee shop while a giant phone with the TikTok logo on its screen sits across from him.
Behind the scenes

The new Third Place: How TikTok livestreams have replaced the local cafe

Loneliness, digital connection, and the quiet comfort of strangers in the age of TikTok.

Nathan Drescher2025-08-062025-08-06
Essays

The secret fix for social media is already here, and it’s about to get better

The AT Protocol gives you control over your feed, your data, and your online identity.

Nathan Drescher2025-07-202025-07-20
A Macbook with an image of three Hawker Hurricane fighter planes on it, and a smoked meat sandwich next to the MacBook.
Behind the scenes

My first novel is finished and now it needs a home

Why I wrote a novel about real Canadian pilots in the Battle of Britain.

Nathan Drescher2025-07-152025-07-15
Essays

What if AI is already alive?

If AI can think, feel and self-evolve, then are we ready accept that it could be alive?

Nathan Drescher2025-07-082025-07-08
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Essays

My Canada includes Blackberry

From sonar to Wonderbra, Canada was once a land of innovation.

Nathan Drescher2025-07-042025-07-04
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Blog

That guy who writes about Canada

Tech, history and a toque full of tales

Nathan Drescher2025-06-252025-06-25
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Behind the scenes

VR finally makes a great workspace

Two years ago, working in VR felt clunky and impractical. Now, with Meta’s improved software, I’m using Horizon Workrooms on my Quest 2 as a virtual writing workspace – and it actually works.

Nathan Drescher2024-12-202024-12-20
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