Feminist writer known for her "Cyborg Manifesto".

Also, she had a cameo appearance in Episode 2 of the anime "Ghost in the Shell" (which is appropriate given her academic background), albeit a somewhat satirical one poking fun at her haughtiness.

“When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.”

George R. R. Martin (through Tyrion Lannister)