Redefining Society and Technology Podcast Book | Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, And Dignity In The Digital Age | A Conversation with Author, Frank McCourt | Redefining CyberSecurity and Society with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Guest: Frank McCourt, Executive Chairman and Founder, Project Liberty [@pro_jectliberty]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-h-mccourt/
Project Liberty on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectliberty/
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Hosts:
Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin
Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Notes
In this thought-provoking and potentially life-changing conversation with hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli, Frank McCourt discusses the necessity of prioritizing personhood in the face of increasing Internet surveillance. The trio discuss the deceptive practices of companies that extract user data under the alluring guise of free services. They explore the fundamental need for society to determine how to harness and utilize technology, which currently exists as an all-powerful, autocratic surveillance entity beyond individual control.
Recognizing the necessity of cultural shift to reclaim liberty, humanity, and dignity in the digital age, Frank emphasizes the urgency for society to take action. He presents Project Liberty as a conscious initiative to course-correct the trajectory of the Internet's effect on society and calls on individuals to raise their hopeful voices and make discerning choices. The narrative sheds light on how McCourt envisions restructuring internet governance, espousing a people-centric approach, ultimately promoting a more secure democratic digital world. To further this mission McCourt presents several ideals from his book 'Our Biggest Fight', emphasizing the necessity to reclaim control over personal data.
This is a conversation that must be heard — a discussion you want to be part of.
Key Questions Addressed
- What is the importance of recognizing personhood on the internet?
- What is the potential impact of technology on society and democracy?
- How can society influence the direction of the internet and promote individual data ownership?
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Resources
Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, And Dignity In The Digital Age (Book): https://www.projectliberty.io/our-biggest-fight
Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, And Dignity In The Digital Age (Pre-Order Book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743398/our-biggest-fight-by-frank-h-mccourt-jr-with-michael-j-casey/
The proceeds from the book will be donated to the Project Liberty Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization working to advance the responsible development of technology and ensure that tomorrow’s internet is designed and governed for the common good.
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