Our Biggest Fight with Frank McCourt
"Our data in this digital world, these are our vital organs. This is what we're made up of" - Frank McCourt
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In a riveting conversation on “Joseph Jaffe is not Famous,” I sat down with Frank McCourt, visionary entrepreneur and author of “Our Biggest Fight.” McCourt's perspective isn't merely about rethinking the digital sphere; it’s a call to arms for reclaiming our inherent rights within it.
Some of the key highlights from this episode include:
- The internet is broken and no longer respects individual privacy and autonomy as originally intended
- Individual data and personhood should be owned and controlled by individuals, not large platforms
- Collective action is needed to change how the internet works and reclaim control over personal data and digital lives
- Advertising and data exploitation have harmed society by enabling invasive targeting without consent
- Time is of the essence to fix the internet through projects like Project Liberty that put people and ethics at the center
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Here are the show notes:
Leadership, growth, and change with Frank McCourt. (1:53)
Reclaiming personhood in the digital age. (10:10)
The broken internet and its impact on society. (17:10)
Tech exploitation and personal data ownership. (25:00)
Advertising and data privacy in the digital age. (32:26)
Personal data ownership and privacy. (43:01)
The future of the internet and data ownership. (49:10)
Social media addiction and its impact on society. (57:04)
Fixing the internet for a better future. (1:07:58)
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“Social media is addictive precisely because it gives us something which the real world lacks: it gives us immediacy, direction, a sense of clarity and value as an individual.” - David Amerland
"There are only two industries that call their customers 'users: illegal drugs and software." - Edward Tufte
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