The Digital Defender: Internet Freedom's Unlikely Hero
Buckle up, listeners! Episode 49 of the Crazy People Podcast introduces you to the internet's behind-the-scenes superhero—Christian Dawson—whose business card might as well read "Professional Internet Savior" (if he could fit all his jobs on it).
Watch Crazy People Podcast episode #49 here: https://youtu.be/sDzKuTlzmw4
Hosts Russ Broomell and Maurice Hofmann dive headfirst into conversation with Christian, who isn't just co-founder of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition; he's the guy who shows up at congressional hearings with the digital equivalent of "Wait, you're holding that map upside down!" When lawmakers threaten to break the internet with well-intentioned but technically clueless legislation, Christian is the adult in the room gently explaining why the delete button isn't actually a good solution for complex tech problems.
From late-night philosophical debates over legendary chili dogs at Ben's Chili Bowl to explaining how a single handcrafted scarf accidentally launched an e-commerce empire (hello, Etsy!), Russ and Maurice guide Christian through a wild ride across the digital landscape most of us take for granted. Did you know languages are literally vanishing from the web? Or that your favorite websites might disappear overnight because of a regulatory hiccup? Christian does—and he's been losing sleep over it for decades so you don't have to.
And just when you think the conversation couldn't get more intriguing, Christian reveals what ChatGPT really thinks about you. Spoiler alert: it's eerily accurate and might make you question every website you've ever visited.
Whether you're a tech aficionado who knows your IP from your DNS, or someone who still refers to "the Google," this episode delivers equal parts entertainment, education, and existential crisis about our digital future—all with enough wit to make even the most complex tech concepts digestible.
Press play and discover why the internet's freedom fighters wear hoodies, not capes, as Russ and Maurice unravel the fascinating world of digital advocacy with one of its most passionate champions.
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