The Privacy Revolution: Interview with Social Media Visionary Mark Weinstein

In this episode, Mark Weinstein, a renowned tech entrepreneur and one of the visionary inventors of social networking discusses his new best-selling book "Restoring Our Sanity Online"

Mark also dives into the evolution of social media, the importance of privacy, and the challenges posed by AI and surveillance capitalism. He emphasizes the need for better protections for children online, the role of parents in guiding their children's digital interactions, and the necessity of user ID verification to enhance safety. The discussion also touches on:

• The future of social media and its impact on democracy, urging listeners to take action to reclaim their privacy and critical thinking skills.


• The current state of social media and how it is heavily influenced by surveillance capitalism.


• How children are vulnerable to the manipulative nature of AI in social media.


• How critical thinking skills in children are declining due to excessive screen time.


• Why data portability is essential for users to regain control over their online presence.


• Importance of engaging the public in conversations about the impact of technology on society.

This is one episode you won't want to miss!