100 Inventions That Dragged Us into the Future, Screaming

From the radio to the atomic bomb, humanity has a habit of inventing things that are equal parts genius and disaster. Welcome to our no-filter, sarcasm-fueled deep dive into the 100 innovations that shaped the modern world—sometimes for better, often for worse.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega rip through the breakthroughs that made us faster, louder, and infinitely more self-destructive. Was the microwave a bigger game-changer than the internet? Did the credit card revolutionize convenience or just doom us all to eternal debt? And who the hell thought plastic was a good idea?

Expect savage laughs, brutal truth bombs, and a ruthless autopsy of human brilliance and stupidity. Buckle up—it’s gonna be a wild ride.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.