Mark Weinstein, Author, Restoring Our Sanity Online, A Revolutionary Social Framework
- Mark Weinstein is a world-renowned tech entrepreneur, contemporary thought leader, privacy expert, and one of the visionary inventors of social networking.
- He’s the author of “Restoring Our Sanity Online”, endorsed by Steve Wozniak (Woz) and Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
Podcast
Overview
Mark Weinstein, a pioneer in social media, shares his journey from creating one of the first social networks to leading the fight for ethical tech. In this eye-opening conversation, he discusses privacy, leadership, and the importance of human connection in the digital age.
00:11- About Mark Weinstein
- Mark Weinstein is a world-renowned tech entrepreneur, contemporary thought leader, privacy expert, and one of the visionary inventors of social networking.
- He’s the author of “Restoring Our Sanity Online”, endorsed by Steve Wozniak (Woz) and Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
07:41- How did your education shape your journey in founding super groups and writing about collective greatness?
- A business ethics class shaped my perspective, emphasizing that following the law isn’t enough—true leadership means doing what’s right.
- Conversations with family and personal experiences led to the creation of early social media platforms focused on community and connection.
- My education reinforced the idea that business success comes from serving and delighting people, which inspired my work in social media and collective greatness.
19:32- How can we restore humanity, ethics, and authenticity to social media?
- Social media should prioritize real relationships over data manipulation and algorithm-driven content.
- Move away from profit-maximization models that exploit users and restore ethical values in tech.
- Let people decide what they see, who they connect with, and how they interact online.
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Learn more about Mark Weinstein: LinkedIn
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- Mark Weinstein is a world-renowned tech entrepreneur, contemporary thought leader, privacy expert, and one of the visionary inventors of social networking.
- He’s the author of “Restoring Our Sanity Online”, endorsed by Steve Wozniak (Woz) and Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
