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The Internet is Crack

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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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70:33

Robot Friends?: A Conversation with Dr. Julie Carpenter

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/04/06

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.

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58:24

Can the Internet Be Saved?: A Discussion with Aral...

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/03/30

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.

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48:40

Algorithms Distort Public Discourse: A Conversation...

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/03/23

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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60:46

The Rise of Digital Betting: A Discussion With Dr....

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/03/16

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

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77:22

Welcome to Bummerland: A Conversation with Dr....

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/03/09

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.

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46:48

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/03/02

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?

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47:24

When the Internet Becomes a Weapon: A Discussion with...

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/02/23

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.

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63:39

AI: Rot or Renaissance? A Conversation with Dr....

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/02/16

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.

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61:41

AI Ethics: A Conversation with Dr. Cansu Canca

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/02/09

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.

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60:37

AI, Robotics, and Humanity’s Future: A Discussion...

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/02/02

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.

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71:37

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/01/26

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.

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56:04

AI and Teaching the Future: A Conversation With...

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/01/19

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.

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60:46

Gambling in the Era of AI and the Internet: A...

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/01/12

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.

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59:40

AI and the Next Chapter of Humanity: A Conversation...

The Internet is Crack ·

2026/01/05

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.

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59:02

AI Is Not Your Friend: An Enlightening Discussion...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/12/29

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.

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39:08

Childhood and the Internet: A Conversation with...

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/12/22

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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58:01

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/12/15

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?

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53:00

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/12/08

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.

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47:40

Cory Doctorow: How the Internet Was Stolen (Encore)

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/12/01

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.

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58:24

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

The Internet is Crack ·

2025/11/24

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.

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