From Craigslist to Philanthropy, It’s All About the Golden Rule with Craig Newmark

Craig Newmark, Founder and CSR of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, has long championed privacy, trustworthy technology, and public service. At a time when AI, online scams, and cyber threats are reshaping daily life, his voice is especially relevant. Guided by early lessons in ethics and civics, Craig has spent decades applying a simple principle: treat people the way you want to be treated. From building one of the internet’s most enduring platforms to funding initiatives in journalism, cybersecurity, and veteran support, his perspective offers a grounding in values and a roadmap for addressing today’s urgent challenges.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:29 The early influences that shaped Craig’s values.04:14 Building trust while navigating law enforcement and online safety.09:58 Balancing anonymity and accountability in online communities.15:58 Supporting veterans and military families through long-term commitments.21:50 Lessons learned from early experiences in programming and technology.28:56 Expanding philanthropic focus to address modern cybersecurity threats.40:25 Perspectives on privacy, inclusivity, and digital responsibility.Resources Mentioned:Craig Newmarkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/craignewmark/Craig Newmark Philanthropies | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-newmark-philanthropies/Craig Newmark Philanthropies | Websitehttps://craignewmarkphilanthropies.orgElectronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)https://www.eff.org/Consumer Reportshttps://www.consumerreports.org/Bob Woodruff Foundationhttps://bobwoodrufffoundation.org/Blue Star Familieshttps://bluestarfam.org/Wild Bird Fundhttps://www.wildbirdfund.org/Shadowserverhttps://www.shadowserver.org/Global Cyber Alliancehttps://globalcyberalliance.org/Cyber Clinics Consortiumhttps://cybersecurityclinics.org/Cyber Resilience Corpshttps://cltc.berkeley.edu/program/cyber-resilience-corps/Take9https://pausetake9.org/<span st