AI, Care, and Digital Power: Marketing, Economics, and Privacy in the New Era

Three thought leaders explore how power is being reshaped across technology, economics, and digital rights—and what it means for the future of work, privacy, and human impact. Paul Mackiewicz, Founder of Honorable Marketing and a third-generation Army veteran, shares how his experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, combined with executive leadership at two Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies, led him to the forefront of AI-driven marketing. Paul explores how artificial intelligence can help legal and medical professionals build strong, ethical online reputations—without losing focus on what matters most: serving clients and patients with integrity. Economist and policy leader Misty L. Heggeness offers a data-driven lens on the hidden engines of our economy. As Co-Director of the Kansas Population Center and former Principal Economist at the U.S. Census Bureau, Misty has spent over a decade shaping research that informs national decision-making. She discusses caregiving, gender economics, and inequality, along with insights from her upcoming book Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy (January 27, 2026), which uncovers the often-overlooked economic contributions and ambitions of women in America. Nicholas Merrill shares his nearly 30-year fight to protect digital rights. From founding one of New York City’s earliest internet service providers to becoming the first person to challenge the constitutionality of National Security Letters under the Patriot Act, Nicholas has stood at the intersection of technology, civil liberties, and accountability. He reflects on building privacy-first infrastructure through Calyx Institute, CalyxOS, and now Phreeli, and why safeguarding privacy is essential to preserving freedom, trust, and human dignity in an increasingly connected world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.