Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the digital age

“A timely call to arms on the inherent dangers of our digital revolution and a manifesto for a new way forward. It’s essential reading for our times.”

Bruce Springsteen

“In the spirit of Thomas Paine’s Revolution-era ‘Common Sense,’ this manifesto challenges us to create new digital architectures to safeguard democracy. Frank McCourt’s ‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ is an important book as we enter the era when artificial intelligence meets social media.”

Walter Isaacson, author and journalist

“The Internet has reshaped our economies, societies, and personalities—and AI is about to do it again. And so it’s a perfect moment for ‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT,’ McCourt and Casey’s impassioned manifesto about how to build a human-centered digital future. Everyone who cares about the changes and the challenges that lie ahead should read this book.”

Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic

“‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ is a compelling call to action for new digital public infrastructure that will unlock the true potential of the internet and unleash a whole new range of possibilities for the future. Frank McCourt is focused on systemic solutions and has outlined what can and must be done to create open networks that give agency back to people.”

Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman Infosys and founding Chairman UIDAI (Aadhaar)

“McCourt presents a thoughtful reflection on the pluralistic nature of our digital existence, highlighting open, inclusive alternatives for reclaiming data and relationships. Together, we can transition to a more democratized digital landscape.”

Audrey Tang, Inaugural Digital Minister of Taiwan

“Frank McCourt presents a grounded and insightful look at the challenges that come with living in an increasingly digital world without infrastructures in place to protect and preserve individual privacy, human dignity, and our collective security. With this book, he offers insight into a path forward, leaving hope for a future of meaningful digital engagement that upholds some of our most fundamental values.”

John J. DeGioia, President of Georgetown University

“By illuminating the perverse incentives in Big Tech’s business models, Frank McCourt demonstrates just how unacceptable our current predicament is. ‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ is a powerful call to arms to demand something different – for our society, and for ourselves.”

Tristan Harris, Co-founder & President, Center for Humane Technology

“Committed to the future of technology ‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ addresses one of the main challenges of the twenty-first century: how to build a safer and healthier internet for everyone. The future that Frank McCourt proposes is one where the platforms put people at the center and allow for the exchange of multiple spheres, beyond the fear of being manipulated and dehumanized.”

Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director at Serpentine Galleries

“‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ takes a hard look at today’s internet and social media platforms, how they are impacting our children, communities, society and democracy and demands we address these issues head on. McCourt and Casey inject much-needed hope into the urgent conversation about how we might reshape technology to prioritize people over profits.”

Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute

“Something is deeply broken in our society, and it is getting worse fast. In this short and beautifully written book, Frank McCourt and Michael Casey show us how the internet, which once held out the promise of a better world, has been captured and corrupted by companies that take our data, ignore our rights, and harm our children. The authors then lay out what a better internet architecture would do, and they show us that it is already taking shape. This is an inspiring and hopeful book — a roadmap to ‘a digital future with humans at the center.’”

Jonathan Haidt, NYU-Stern School of Business professor, author of The Righteous Mind, & co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind

“As a parent who lost a young child to the dangers of social media, I firmly believe that the internet is fundamentally broken and needs a reboot. McCourt and Casey bring a new and hopeful perspective with their ideas for creating a better web. ‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ is a stimulating and inspiring read about how we can achieve meaningful change — and build technology that’s worthy of our children.”

Joann Bogard, safe tech advocate and mother of Mason

A review by Kirkus calls it, “an illuminating, provocative, and disturbing analysis of our current digital age.”

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“Everyone understands the pathologies of our current internet and social media worlds. But you can’t leave something behind unless you have a new place to go. McCourt shows us how to reach this new and better digital future.”

Rob Reich, McGregor-Girand Professor of Social Ethics of Science and Technology, Stanford University

“While ‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ doesn’t shy away from the immediate dangers posed by Big Tech’s influence and harmful business models, Frank McCourt’s trademark optimism shines through. Rather than simply lamenting the flaws in our current digital architecture and other failings, the book offers actionable solutions and inspires readers to demand healthier, safer digital systems and platforms. Striking the perfect balance of honesty and hope, Frank McCourt and Michael Casey send a clear and compelling message: today’s internet is fundamentally broken, but together, we can build a better web.”

Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation

“No one has done as much as Frank McCourt to invest in the development of a more humane and plural digital world. Finally, we have his full vision for rewriting the constitution of the internet.”

Glen Weyl, economist and author

“OUR BIGGEST FIGHT” has been selected by the Next Big Idea Club as its “must-read” book for March.

“An urgent wake-up call to reclaim our digital futures, ‘OUR BIGGEST FIGHT’ transforms readers from passive observers to architects of a new era where technology serves humanity, not enslaves it.”

Sir Dustin Plantholt, author and podcaster