Move Fast and Fix Things - Building a Better Internet

Explore the impact of the internet on society and the potential for building a better digital future in this 47-minute talk from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the evolution of the Web, examining how extractive and predatory models have shifted power from individuals to major platforms. Analyze the role of social media in transforming communication, information sharing, and community building, while considering its effects on polarization, misinformation, and democratic institutions. Discover the opportunities presented by Web3 and the emerging internet era to create digital infrastructure that supports trust, democracy, economic fairness, and social justice. Join speakers Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at NYU Stern School of Business, and Frank McCourt, CEO of McCourt Global and Founder of Project Liberty, as they discuss the challenges and possibilities of reshaping the internet for the betterment of society.