The Internet is Crack

Elon Musk, DOGE and Can Blockchain Save the Planet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.