The Internet is Crack

2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Fiction Daniel Kraus on AI and Human Creativity (Encore)

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:09:34 -0500

2026 Pulitzer Prize winner in fiction, Daniel Kraus spoke to us about his award-winning book, “Angel Down,” just before its release. We discuss AI, storytelling, and the future of human creativity.

AI vs. Humanity: A Conversation with Maribeth Rauh (Former Google DeepMind) (Encore)

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:41:21 -0500

This week’s guest, Maribeth Rauh, formerly of Google DeepMind, explains why people so often treat AI like a person and how that illusion can distort judgment and lead to real-world harm.

AI and the Meaning of Life: A Conversation with Dr. Ryan Jenkins

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:23:25 -0500

Dr. Ryan Jenkins explores a future where AI surpasses humans. He examines economic upheaval, artistic purpose, and the search for meaning when machines outperform us at nearly everything humans value.

#78 The Danger of Robots and AI: A Conversation with Dr. Alan Winfield (Part 2 of 2)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:58:07 -0500

Robot ethicist Professor Alan Winfield joins us to explore the real risks of robots and AI and what they mean for humanity’s future.

How Robots Learn: A Conversation with Dr. Alan Winfield (Part 1 of 2)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:51:47 -0500

Dr. Alan Winfield explores how robots evolve through error, imitation, and iteration, revealing surprising parallels with human learning, culture, and creativity, while questioning what “learning” really means for machines.

Robot Friends?: A Conversation with Dr. Julie Carpenter

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:09:22 -0500

We speak with Dr. Julie Carpenter about how technology encourages emotional bonds with robots and AI, exploring whether these relationships feel genuine, manipulative, or are just something new.

Can the Internet Be Saved?: A Discussion with Aral Balkan (Encore)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:56:13 -0500

Those who own your data own you! In this episode, Aral Balkan exposes how billionaire corporations have seized control of the internet, turning us into products, and why reclaiming our digital rights is the fight of our lifetime.

Algorithms Distort Public Discourse: A Conversation with Dr. Alice E. Marwick (Encore)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:12:06 -0500

This week, we had the honor of speaking with Alice E. Marwick, Director of Research at Data & Society, a nonprofit research institute that examines the social, political, and legal implications of data-driven technologies. We explored how online communication is warped by profit-driven systems, why bad actors thrive in digital spaces, and what makes civil discourse so elusive in the age of algorithmic manipulation.

The Rise of Digital Betting: A Discussion With Dr. Kasra Ghaharian (Encore)

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:32:03 -0500

Dr. Kasra Ghaharian joins us to discuss the rise of digital betting.

Welcome to Bummerland: A Conversation with Dr. Randolph R. Lewis

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:29:57 -0500

We talk with Dr. Randolph R. Lewis about his new book “Bummerland: Ruin and Restoration in Trump’s New America.” We explore how technology, politics, and culture are reshaping society and not always for the better.

AI Data Centers Exposed: A Conversation with Dr. Ben Green

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:47:22 -0500

We talk with Dr. Ben Green about what AI data centers really cost, from nonstop noise and pollution to the massive drain on water and energy. The bigger question is this the future we want, or are we pouring resources into something fundamentally unsustainable?

When the Internet Becomes a Weapon: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, Psy. D. (Encore)

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:11:20 -0500

We sit down with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, founder of iPredator, to examine how cyberstalking, trolling, and online harassment are escalating today. He breaks down the psychology behind the internet’s darkest behaviors and why they’re getting worse.

AI: Rot or Renaissance? A Conversation with Dr. Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:03:48 -0500

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi joins us to tackle the big question…will AI take over society, or can we learn to work together? He argues that AI isn’t something we can stop. The real challenge is building a symbiotic relationship where humans and machines evolve together.

AI Ethics: A Conversation with Dr. Cansu Canca

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:34:56 -0500

Dr. Cansu Canca dives into the complicated world of AI ethics, including how hidden bias quietly shapes AI systems. It’s a clear, human, and surprisingly approachable overview of how we can attempt to fix ethical problems in AI models.

AI, Robotics, and Humanity’s Future: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Littman (Encore)

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:40:38 -0500

In this episode, we explore the future of humanity through the lens of AI and robotics with Dr. Michael Litman of Brown University. We tackle what these technologies mean for work, power, and human identity. It’s a conversation about where we’re headed and whether we’re truly ready for the world we’re building.

AI in Space and on the Earth: A Discussion with Dr. Stephen M. Fiore

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:23:01 -0500

We talk with Stephen M. Fiore about his research on human-AI collaboration and how it extends from Earth-based decision systems to space missions. His work examines how people and intelligent systems coordinate, adapt, and solve problems together in complex, high-stakes environments.

AI and Teaching the Future: A Conversation With Jocelyn Burnham

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:28:50 -0500

Jocelyn Burnham is passionate about AI and shares that passion with her students. She invites audiences to experience AI firsthand, question assumptions, and form their own independent views.

Gambling in the Era of AI and the Internet: A Discussion with Dr. Kasra Ghaharian

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:15:41 -0500

Gambling is being radically transformed by the internet and AI, and Dr. Kasra Ghaharian joins us to break down what that shift really means. From there, we zoom out to explore how AI is reshaping the world at large and where it’s all headed next.

AI and the Next Chapter of Humanity: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel S. Schiff

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:12:54 -0500

We talk with Daniel S. Schiff of Purdue University about how AI is reshaping culture, work, art, and everyday life, exploring what we gain, what we risk losing, and how humanity can adapt.

AI Is Not Your Friend: An Enlightening Discussion With Dr. Joanna Bryson

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 23:57:51 -0500

Together with Dr. Joanna Bryson, we explore what AI really is and discuss how humans can regulate this new technology in a way that benefits all.

Childhood and the Internet: A Conversation with Emmy-Nominated Actor Andy Lauer (Encore)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:41:55 -0500

This week on "The Internet is Crack," we talk with renowned actor/director Andy Lauer about raising kids in a screen-saturated world and the collapse of job security for actors in the age of internet streaming.

AI, From War to Wheels: A Conversation With Dr. Ryan Jenkins

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:42:21 -0500

This week, we speak with Dr. Ryan Jenkins about the ethics of using AI in warfare and autonomous vehicles. How do we build these systems without losing what makes us human?

Building a Better Robot: A Discussion with Dr. Tom Williams

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:57:21 -0500

Dr. Williams is a roboticist trying to build robots that act with ethics, empathy, and imagination. He asks how robots can serve everyone, not just tech billionaires.

Cory Doctorow: How the Internet Was Stolen (Encore)

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:26:17 -0500

Cory Doctorow explains how tech giants seize control of the web and lock the rest of us out. He tells us what it will take to break their grip and reclaim the internet for everyone.

Bitcoin Breakdown: Dr. David Yermack on the Future of Finance

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:40:45 -0500

Bitcoin: brilliant innovation or pure speculative smoke? NYU’s David Yermack breaks down the blockchain hype, the real economics, and whether the bubble is finally ready to burst.

Dissecting the algorithm: a discussion with Dr. Motahhare Eslami

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:44:12 -0500

We talk with Dr. Motahhare Eslami about the invisible algorithms that shape our online lives and how to manage their influence. This episode breaks down how these systems drive addiction, control, and what we experience.

Is AI Alive?: A Conversation With Dr. David Gunkel

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:54:41 -0500

Dr. David Gunkel joins us to explore whether AI can truly create on its own and what that answer means for human originality. We discuss how the law is already shifting to recognize machines and why failing to keep up with this technology could have serious consequences.

The Grind Behind the Glory: A discussion with Adam Rodnitzky (Encore)

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 23:24:45 -0500

Adam Rodnitzky shares his journey of building businesses in Silicon Valley, from securing funding to scaling his startup's success. We get the inside scoop from the capital of the internet.

Secrets of Silicon Valley: A Discussion with David Rodnitzky (Encore)

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:11:50 -0500

David Rodnitzky offers an insider's look at Silicon Valley's culture, power dynamics, and what shapes success in the tech world.

AI Is Not Human: A Conversation with Maribeth Rauh (Former Google DeepMind)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:51:06 -0500

This week’s guest, Maribeth Rauh, formerly of Google DeepMind, breaks down why so many people treat AI like a person. She explains how that illusion can distort judgment and lead to real-world harm.

AI vs. Human Creativity: A Conversation With Feelies Bassist Brenda Sauter (Encore)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:33:35 -0500

Brenda Sauter of the legendary bands The Feelies and Wild Carnation talks music, piracy, and the internet's influence on creativity.

Tech, and Music’s Future: A Conversation With Vanessa Briscoe Hay (Encore)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 01:04:22 -0500

Vanessa Briscoe Hay, lead vocalist of "Pylon Reenactment Society" and formerly of the legendary Athens, Georgia band "Pylon" joins "The Internet is Crack" to talk about the intersection of technology and music. From the evolution of music to the rise of AI, we discuss how artists adapt to technology, and we even create an AI-generated song together.

Data and AI: A Conversation with Professor Taha Yasseri

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:14:08 -0500

This week, we sit down with Professor Taha Yasseri to discuss how AI shapes the data we see and the ways we interpret it. We explore how small changes in data and design can create major real-world outcomes, from chatbot gender to data privacy.

Power Play: A Conversation with Dr. Aram Sinnreich

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:48:37 -0500

This week, we sit down with Dr. Aram Sinnreich to talk about AI’s viability in a world increasingly dominated by corporate interests. Our conversation examines how powerful institutions influence and control this transformative resource, and how ordinary people can challenge and push back against overwhelming systems.

The Whole Story: A Discussion with Anita Say Chan

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:14:46 -0500

This week, we sit down with Anita Say Chan and discuss the past, present, and future of the use and misuse of data, along with the ethical lapses that have happened, are happening now, and will continue to emerge. We also talk about the sense of superiority this misuse fosters and the marginalization of groups who are most harmed by it.

Your Data Their Data: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Zimmer

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:12:00 -0500

This week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Zimmer to discuss data ethics: who has your data, and what they’re doing with it. We also dive into the Zuckerberg Files and the ethical challenges of studying digital data.

Free Expression: A Conversation with Jillian York

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:39:43 -0500

This week, we sit down with Jillian York, Director for International Freedom of Expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). We discuss her work defending digital rights and the EFF’s broader mission to keep the internet free, open, and accessible for people around the world.

Stepping Back from the Screen: A Discussion with Professor Luke Stark

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:53:12 -0500

This week we sit down with Professor Luke Stark and discuss how humans interpret and make sense of digital technology, the ways we calculate and often miscalculate what these systems can actually do. Our conversation explores the messy, human side of digital life.

The Web We Deserve: A Discussion with Professor Sarah T. Roberts

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:19:57 -0500

This week, we sit down with Professor Sarah T. Roberts of UCLA and discuss how Big Tech has twisted the internet into a tool for profit and control. Our conversation asks what it means to push back and reclaim a web that serves people, not just powerful corporations.

AI, the Internet, and the Future of Hollywood

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:34:59 -0500

This week, we sit down with Glen Reynolds, a veteran producer’s rep who has helped countless independent films find their way to audiences. With experience spanning production, sales, and distribution, Glen shares insights from every corner of the indie film business.

AI 101: A Conversation with Professor Michael Littman

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:48:21 -0500

This week, we sit down with Professor Michael Littman of Brown University to break down the basics of AI and reinforcement learning. He does a brilliant job of explaining how it works, why it works, and whether AI is actually intelligent or just really good at faking it.

Angel Down: Talking to Author Daniel Kraus About His Newest Book

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:45:31 -0500

This week, we sit down with acclaimed author Daniel Kraus and discuss his new book, Angel Down. We talk about AI, the internet, and writing and creativity in the digital era.

iPredator: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, PsyD

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:08:57 -0500

This week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, founder of iPredator, to talk about the dark side of online behavior. From cyberstalking to internet trolling, he walks us through the disturbing ways people weaponize the web.

I’ll Never Say Goodbye to My AI

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:05:30 -0500

This week, we sit down with Karen Woodward, a Digital Marketing Consultant. We talk AI, the internet, and everything in between and how it all shapes the way we live, work, and think.

AI Bill of Rights: A Discussion with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:16:36 -0500

This week, we sit down with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Professor at Brown University and co-author of the AI Bill of Rights, to talk about AI, fairness, accountability, and the future of algorithmic decision-making.

Human Intelligence vs. Non-Human Intelligence

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:35:29 -0500

This week, we sit down with the amazing Jason Jenn to talk about art, AI, the Internet, and how technology is transforming creativity. Can there even be art without a human artist behind it?

Internet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:47:14 -0500

Dr. Dustin Weissman joins "The Internet is Crack" to discuss the addictive nature of gaming, pornography, and online gambling. He shares insights on how to use the internet as a tool rather than becoming trapped.

Hooked!

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:30:54 -0500

We sit down with Dr. Justin Romano, a child psychiatrist and digital addiction expert, for a no-holds-barred conversation about how the internet is rewiring the minds of both kids. From toddlers to tech-addicted parents, this lively episode dives into why we’re all hooked and what it will take to break free.

Built to Divide

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:10:12 -0500

This week we had the honor of speaking with Alice E. Marwick, Director of Research at Data & Society, a nonprofit research institute that examines the social, political, and legal implications of data-driven technologies. We explored how online communication is warped by profit-driven systems, why bad actors thrive in digital spaces, and what makes civil discourse so elusive in the age of algorithmic manipulation.

Cruising the Internet Superhighway

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:50:05 -0500

This week on “The Internet is Crack,” we cruise the digital superhighway with Shaun Steingold, CEO of Healthi, a longtime tech innovator and internet guru. From his health platform to artificial intelligence, we explore how the internet is evolving, what AI is enabling, and what it means for the future of connection, creativity, and control.

Addiction, or Just High-Frequency Use?

Mon, 26 May 2025 02:58:57 -0500

This week, we sit down with Distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths, a leading expert on behavioral addiction, to explore what truly separates addiction from intense internet use. Whether you see internet obsession as a soul-sucking addiction or just an intense habit, this episode will challenge what you think you know about digital compulsion.

Actor-director Andy Lauer joins us for a conversation

Mon, 19 May 2025 03:07:07 -0500

Consumers to Creators: AI and the Revolution in Human Expression

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:17:25 -0500

In this week’s episode, Professor Kembrew McLeod joins us to explore how AI and the internet is transforming not just art but humanity itself. From activism to algorithms, we unpack what it means to create in a world increasingly defined by code.

Friend or Foe? The Economic Forces Behind AI and the Internet

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:27:39 -0500

In this week's episode, we talk with Professor Joseph Bailey about the powerful economic forces shaping the internet and artificial intelligence. From network effects to the winners and losers in the digital economy, we uncover how money, power, and data collide to steer the online world.

Algorithms and AI, Oh My!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:30:44 -0500

This week we speak with Professor Brian Ekdale about his groundbreaking research on social media algorithms. He shares how these systems shape human behavior in ways even their creators don’t fully understand, and how his study aims to uncover their hidden influence.

Internet Survival: What Happens When We Forget How to Be Human

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:21:58 -0500

Professor Niko Poulakos of the University of Rhode Island joins "The Internet is Crack" to explore how the internet is reshaping human connection. In a passionate and urgent conversation, he warns of a future where survival may depend on reclaiming our ability to truly interact face-to-face.

Bitcoin, Blockchain, Stablecoins: The Future Is Now and It’s Getting Decentralized

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:59:58 -0500

In this episode, Dr. Bina Ramamurthy breaks down what blockchain actually is, how stablecoins work, and whether Bitcoin has intrinsic value. It’s an honest, wide-ranging look at the future of money from one of the leading minds in the field.

Harvard Business School Economist Shane Greenstein on Web 2.0 and the Rise of AI

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:21:14 -0500

We sat down with Harvard Business School economist Shane Greenstein for a lively and eye-opening conversation about Web 2.0 and the rise of AI. His perspective offered a fresh and thoughtful look at how the internet has evolved and where it might go next.

The Future, Simply Explained

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:42:07 -0500

Professor Alberto Segre, Chair of the University of Iowa’s Computer Science Department, joins us to break down big ideas like AI, the history of the internet, and quantum computing in ways anyone can understand. From machine learning to the real-world impact of emerging tech, this episode makes the future feel a little more human.

Bitcoin Is Resistance Money: A Conversation with Dr. Bradley Rettler

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:13:15 -0500

Dr. Bradley Rettler tells us how Bitcoin can be used as a tool for justice. Join us to explore how people living under authoritarian regimes or facing extreme inflation are using Bitcoin to fight back and how it’s unexpectedly fueling green energy innovation. Check out Dr. Rettler's new book "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin."

AI, Tech, and Music’s Future: A conversation with Vanessa Briscoe Hay

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 01:04:54 -0500

Vanessa Briscoe Hay, lead vocalist of the band "Pylon Reenactment Society" and formerly of the legendary Athens, Georgia band "Pylon" joins "The Internet is Crack" to talk about the intersection of technology and music. From the evolution of sound to the rise of AI, we discuss how artists adapt—and even create an AI-generated song together.

Internet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:49:02 -0500

Dr. Dustin Weissman joins “The Internet is Crack” to discuss the addictive nature of gaming, pornography, and online gambling. He shares insights on how to use the internet as a tool rather than becoming trapped.

AI, the Internet and Creativity: A Discussion with Leighton Pierce

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 02:27:11 -0500

The world renowned filmmaker Leighton Pierce joins us to explore how AI and the Internet are reshaping cinema. We discuss how the tech revolution will affect the future of cinematic storytelling and human existence.

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and the Future of Finance

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:44:30 -0500

"The Internet is Crack" sits down with Professor David Yermack to explore the revolutionary impact of blockchain on the financial world. From digital currencies to decentralized finance, we dive into where blockchain is taking us and what the future of money and finance might look like.

Elon Musk, DOGE and Can Blockchain Save the Planet?

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 02:42:32 -0500

In this episode, Professor Lee McKnight of Syracuse University dives into the cybersecurity dangers surrounding Elon Musk’s actions with DOGE, revealing how the last breach led to fatal consequences. He also discusses his research into blockchain technology and its potential to create accurate carbon emissions data, enabling real carbon markets that are crucial for environmental healing. He also gives information on how you can donate and get involved.

Fighting Back Against Big Tech’s Tyranny

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 02:45:00 -0500

Those who own your data own you. In this episode, Aral Balkan exposes how billionaire corporations have seized control of the internet, turning us into products, and why reclaiming our digital rights is the fight of our time.

Picks, Shovels, and Digital Chains: Cory Doctorow on Tech’s Power Grift

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:32:43 -0500

In a world where the rich write the rules and the rest of us are trapped in their walled gardens, Cory Doctorow breaks down how monopolies have turned the internet into a corporate prison. From the digital stranglehold of Big Tech to the systemic rot that keeps the powerless powerless, this conversation exposes the rigged game we’re all forced to play—but also explores the cracks in the system that could lead to something better.

Social Media Responsibility and the Future of the Internet

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:42:23 -0500

Ari Lightman, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, joins us to discuss the role social media plays in shaping our world. From its responsibilities to its impact on the future of the internet, we explore what it means for users and the companies behind it.

Harmony or Takeover: AI and the Fate of Humanity

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:16:11 -0500

A programmer who’s as skilled with code as he is with music sees AI as the key to humanity’s future, while Seth and Caroline wrestle with what it might mean for our species. Join a lively conversation about whether technology will amplify our potential or change our tune forever.

Start-up Story

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:50:49 -0500

Adam Rodnitzky shares his journey of building a business in Silicon Valley, from bold beginnings to securing funding and scaling success. Hear firsthand insights on navigating the highs and lows of launching a startup from the ground up.

Silicon Valley: Tech, Marketing, and Power

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:15:55 -0500

In this episode of The Internet is Crack, we talk to David Rodnitzky, founder of 3Q Digital, a leading marketing company in Silicon Valley. David shares insider insights on the culture, power dynamics, and the realities of success in the tech world.

Hollywood Unfocused

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:02:26 -0500

Craig Wyrick-Solari a veteran Hollywood producer discusses how the Internet and social media have eroded attention spans and reshaped the film industry. Discover how streaming platforms and viral content are redefining storytelling and Hollywood’s financial future.

The Digital Dilemma

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:20:09 -0500

A thought-provoking look at how A.I. and the Internet are transforming education, with both uplifting and troubling impacts on students and teachers alike. A candid conversation with professor Tara Allen about the highs and lows of living with artificial intelligence and the internet.

How the Internet and A.I. Are Changing the Way We Think

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:32:04 -0500

In this fascinating interview, Dr. Ofir Turel explores how the internet and A.I. are transforming our thinking, decision-making, and everyday lives. From digital habits to societal shifts, he unpacks the profound impact of technology on our modern world.

Exploring the Internet’s Boundless Possibilities with Karen Woodward

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:53:08 -0500

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Woodward, a Social Media Consultant Strategist, to talk about how the internet is shaping the way we live, work, and connect. From the ever-changing trends on social platforms to the challenges of keeping up in a world that never logs off, it’s a fun and engaging conversation. Tune in for practical insights and plenty of moments that will feel all too familiar!

MIT professor Alex Byrne on How the Internet Distorts Reality

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:36:13 -0500

In this episode of "The Internet is Crack" Dr. Alex Byrne, philosopher and MIT professor, joins us for a provocative conversation on the impact of the internet on our minds and society. We discuss how digital environments shape perception, influence thought, and create new challenges for our understanding of reality. With his expertise in philosophy of mind, Dr. Byrne provides a unique perspective on the psychological and philosophical consequences of our online lives. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on how the internet is reshaping human cognition and behavior.

Digital Echos: AI, Piracy, and the Future of Music

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:35:21 -0500

In this episode of ‘The Internet is Crack,’ we explore the intersection of technology and music with the special guest Brenda Sauter from the legendary bands, The Feelies and Wild Carnation. Join us as we dive into how AI is reshaping the music industry, the challenges of digital piracy, and what the future holds for artists and listeners alike. It’s a deep dive into the digital soundscape of tomorrow.

The Internet connects us, AI defines us.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 01:39:46 -0500

In this episode, we dive into the future with professor Joseph Kendall-Morwick who unravels what might come next in the world of Artificial Intelligence. It’s as thrilling as it is unnerving.

How to stay sane in the digital age.

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 02:25:13 -0500

Join us as we speak with the inspiring life coach and author Lisa Victoria. She talks to us about how to protect your mental health in the digital age.

Can the Election be Hacked?

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:06:02 -0500

Professor Douglas Jones author of “Broken Ballots: Will Your Vote Count?” dives into the vulnerabilities and safeguards of election integrity in the digital era. We explore the real risks to democratic systems and what’s being done to protect them. Dr. Jones is one of the leading experts on election security. He has testified before the United States Commission on Civil Rights, the United States House Committee on Science and the Federal Election Commission on voting issues. Additionally the Election Assistance Commission appointed Dr. Jones to the Technical Guidelines Development Committee.

Cell Phone Addiction: A Conversation With Dr. Justin Romano

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:12:32 -0500

Join us as we explore the grip cell phone addiction has on our lives. We talk to Dr. Justin Romano a psychiatrist who’s seen the disturbing effects firsthand. From sleepless nights to a haunting dependence on notifications, this episode reveals how our screens might be changing us in ways we can’t control. We uncover just how easy it is to slip into an addiction you just can’t shake. Is your screen time reprogramming your brain? Tune in to find out.

Start Here: The Internet is Crack Trailer

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:28:04 -0500

Welcome to The Internet is Crack. the podcast that asks the question...can we coexist with our creation? We explore the growing influence of AI, the internet, and robotics on our lives, uncovering how they are changing the way we think, work, and interact. From ethical dilemmas to futuristic possibilities, we take you on a journey through the exciting—and sometimes unsettling—realities of our tech-driven future. Let’s dive into the rabbit hole together!