{"product_id":"restoring-our-sanity-online-isbn-9781394273966","title":"Restoring Our Sanity Online","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThis is a must-read for anyone concerned with where we are today and looking for a better path forward.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ―Steve Wozniak, Co-founder, Apple Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBig Tech is driving us, our kids, and society mad. In the nick of time, \u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity Online\u003c\/i\u003e presents the bold, revolutionary framework for an epic reboot. What would social media look like if it nourished our critical thinking, mental health, privacy, civil discourse, and democracy? Is that even possible? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity Online\u003c\/i\u003e is the entertaining, informative, and frequently jaw-dropping social reset by Mark Weinstein, contemporary tech leader, privacy expert, and one of the visionary inventors of social networking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is for all of us. Casual and heavy users of social media, parents, teachers, students, techies, entrepreneurs, investors, and elected officials. \u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity Online \u003c\/i\u003eis the catapult to an exciting, enriching, and authentic future. Readers will embark on a captivating journey leading to an inspiring and actionable reinvention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity Online\u003c\/i\u003e includes thought-provoking insights including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpowering You—Social Media User, Content Creator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn The Crosshairs: Privacy And Anonymity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaving Our Kids From The Abyss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurprise! Social Media Can Be Good For Your Mental Health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs AI The High-Tech Tattletale In Your Social Experience?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLifting the Veil On Bots and Trolls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacts, Opinions, Lies—Who Decides?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeb3 Is Here—What The Heck Is It?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs There a Better Way?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 My Adventures in Web1 and Web2: The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Uncanny Parallels: Big Ag, Big Energy, Big Tech 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Promising Movements Afoot 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Web3 Is Here: What the Heck Is It? 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 A Healthy Dose of Web3 Reality 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Meet Your New Boss, Same as the Old Boss 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Is There a Better Way? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Empowering You: Social Media User, Creator, Star 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Do I Need a Social Media Wallet: Is There Money in It? 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 How Do We Overcome C-Suite Tyranny? 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 In the Crosshairs: Privacy and Anonymity 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 User ID Verification: Friend or Foe? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Saving Our Kids from the Abyss 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Surprise! Social Media Can Be Good for Your Mental Health 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Is AI the High-Tech Tattletale in Your Social Experience? 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Lifting the Veil on Bots and Trolls 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Balancing Act: Free Speech versus Moderation 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Facts, Opinions, Lies: Who Decides? 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Seven Lessons for the Street Fight 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Welcome to Web4: The Restoration of Sanity 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Taking It to the Streets 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Advice to Legislators 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Accountability Structures for Restoration Networking 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Revenue Superchargers 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Seven-Point Prescription to Vanquish Bots and Trolls 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARK WEINSTEIN\u003c\/b\u003e is a world-renowned tech entrepreneur, contemporary thought leader, privacy expert, and one of the visionary inventors of social networking. His adventure in social media has lasted over 25 years through three award-winning personal social media platforms enjoyed by millions of members worldwide. Mark is frequently interviewed and published in top-tier media including the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Fox, CNN, BBC, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hill\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003emarkweinsteininventor.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for RESTORING OUR SANITY ONLINE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mark Weinstein presents a new paradigm for the Web and social media that empowers users, protects democracy, and eliminates surveillance capitalism. Its vision, which I share, is a digital future that prioritizes human well-being. This is a vital read.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Sir Tim Berners-Lee,\u003c\/b\u003e Inventor of the Web \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Technology has a purpose: to do good and to share. \u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity Online\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely and essential read for those seeking an approach to social media that aligns with this. Mark Weinstein offers a refreshing vision… This is a must-read for anyone concerned with where we are today and looking for a better path forward.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Steve Wozniak,\u003c\/b\u003e Co-founder, Apple Inc. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mark Weinstein has long been a leading voice advocating for the responsible use of social media. This is essential reading for business leaders, policymakers, and citizens at large.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Raj Sisodia,\u003c\/b\u003e Co-founder, Conscious Capitalism Inc.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Three and a half decades ago, when I invented the web, the intention was to allow for collaboration, foster compassion, and generate creativity. It was a tool to empower humanity. Yet in the past decade, instead of embodying these values, a few social media platforms have played a part in eroding them. \u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity Online\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the web’s fascinating journey with powerful anecdotes. The book’s call to action for a human-centered web aligns with my original vision. Mark Weinstein presents a new paradigm for the web and social media that empowers users, reshapes data storage around user-controlled Solid Pods, protects democracy, and eliminates surveillance capitalism. Its vision, which I share, is a digital future that prioritizes human well-being. This is a vital read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—SIR TIM BERNERS-LEE, Inventor of the Web\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Technology has a purpose: to do good and to share. \u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity\u003c\/i\u003e Online is a timely and essential read for those seeking an approach to social media that aligns with this. Mark Weinstein offers a refreshing vision—users are customers to serve, not products to sell. The book presents practical solutions for social media that doesn't rely on tracking users or targeting them with ads. It provides a blueprint for sharing profits with users while championing privacy, mental health, and authentic connections. This is a must-read for anyone concerned with where we are today and looking for a better path forward.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—STEVE WOZNIAK, Co-founder, Apple Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Mark Weinstein has long been a leading voice advocating for the responsible use of social media. In this important book, he brings decades of wisdom to bear on one of the most consequential issues of our times—how we can deploy the extraordinary power of social media and AI in ways that align with our collective well-being over the long term. This is essential reading for business leaders, policy makers, and citizens at large.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—RAJ SISODIA, Co-founder, Conscious Capitalism Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mark Weinstein has been a friend for many years. He's one of the inventors of social media, and a decades-long champion of free speech, the right to privacy, and protecting kids online. His new book Restoring Our Sanity Online has waves of jaw-dropping insights and sets the framework for an epic and uplifting reboot of social media. Surveillance capitalism is thrown overboard while authenticity, mental health, personal privacy, civil discourse, and democracy are strengthened. This book is as jaw-dropping entertaining as it is informative and empowering. It's a must read for all of us. Let's turn this bright vision for advancing humanity's genuine connectivity, into reality.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e¯KELLY SLATER, World Surfing Champion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Mark Weinstein’s \u003ci\u003eRestoring Our Sanity Online\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling journey into the heart of the digital age, where the promises of social media collided with the stark realities of its influence on our lives. Combining personal anecdotes and a critical analysis of Big Tech’s evolution, Weinstein offers a hopeful narrative on how we reclaim the internet for its intended purpose–connection and community. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the impact of social media and seeking practical solutions to create a healthier online environment.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Got You Here Won’t Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Social media is changing the world. With it, democracy is in danger, kids are addicted to screens full of misinformation, and we're all losing the ability to be civil. Mark Weinstein is more than a decades-long friend; he has been prophetic as one of social media's inventors, warning us years in advance.\u003ci\u003e Restoring Our Sanity Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis gripping, inspiring, essential reading for all of us. Mark paints a deeply researched, captivating vision, unveiling an exciting, achievable path to social media's future. It's one that nurtures and unites us, empowers and remunerates users, restores connectedness and authenticity, while saving our kids and democracy from the abyss.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—JACK CANFIELD, Bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul® series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989955363045,"sku":"NP9781394273966","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394273966.jpg?v=1761786018","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/restoring-our-sanity-online-isbn-9781394273966","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}