The Internet is Crack

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."

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.