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The Internet is Crack

Risllo Productions LLC

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!

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52:15

I’ll Never Say Goodbye to My AI

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/07/14

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.

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35:50

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/07/07

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.

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39:34

Human Intelligence vs. Non-Human Intelligence

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/06/30

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?

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43:57

Internet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free!

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/06/23

“Hooked!” 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 and adults. From toddlers to tech-addicted parents, this lively episode explores why we’re all hooked and what it will take to break free.

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52:34

Hooked!

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/06/16

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.

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48:40

Built to Divide

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/06/09

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.

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46:54

Cruising the Internet Superhighway

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/06/02

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.

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33:23

Addiction, or Just High-Frequency Use?

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/05/26

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.

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39:08

Actor-director Andy Lauer joins us for a conversation

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/05/19

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.

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44:23

Consumers to Creators: AI and the Revolution in Human...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/05/12

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.

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53:29

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/05/05

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.

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40:59

Algorithms and AI, Oh My!

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/04/28

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.

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25:53

Internet Survival: What Happens When We Forget How to...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/04/21

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.

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40:44

Bitcoin, Blockchain, Stablecoins: The Future Is Now...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/04/14

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.

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51:08

Harvard Business School Economist Shane Greenstein on...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/04/07

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.

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41:14

The Future, Simply Explained

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/03/31

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.

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51:19

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/03/24

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."

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14:52

AI, Tech, and Music’s Future: A conversation with...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/03/17

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.

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43:57

Internet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/03/10

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.

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43:50

AI, the Internet and Creativity: A Discussion with...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/03/03

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.

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