The Internet is Crack

When the Internet Becomes a Weapon: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, Psy. D. (Encore)

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.

AI: Rot or Renaissance? A Conversation with Dr. Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi

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.
 
 

AI Ethics: A Conversation with Dr. Cansu Canca

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.

AI, Robotics, and Humanity’s Future: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Littman (Encore)

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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

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.

AI and Teaching the Future: A Conversation With Jocelyn Burnham

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.

Gambling in the Era of AI and the Internet: A Discussion with Dr. Kasra Ghaharian

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.

AI and the Next Chapter of Humanity: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel S. Schiff

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.

AI Is Not Your Friend: An Enlightening Discussion With Dr. Joanna Bryson

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.

Childhood and the Internet: A Conversation with Emmy-Nominated Actor Andy Lauer (Encore)

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.