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The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
396: Frank H. McCourt, Jr,—Selected Garbage from Families of Distinction
Jul 23, 2024
Frank H. McCourt, Jr., a businessman and philanthropist, shares his upbringing in Boston, starting a garbage collection business at 13. He discusses creating a new internet in his book, advocating for data ownership by individuals. The podcast explores his mission to empower users with control over personal data and ethical internet alternatives.
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- Importance of personal data ownership compared to phone numbers for individuals' control.
- Entrepreneurial journey from garbage collection business to Boston Seaport transformation.
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The Path to Ownership of Our Data
Frank McCourt advocates for the importance of personal data ownership, comparing it to the need to retain one's personal phone number. By highlighting the historical context of the breakup of AT&T, he emphasizes the significance of individuals having control over their own data and deciding its usage and destination, similar to how phone numbers are portable and owned by individuals.
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