The Internet is Crack

Angel Down: Talking to Author Daniel Kraus About His Newest Book

This week, we sit down with acclaimed author Daniel Kraus and discuss his new book, Angel Down. We talk about AI, the internet, and writing and creativity in the digital era.

iPredator: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, PsyD

This week, we sit down with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli, founder of iPredator, to talk about the dark side of online behavior. From cyberstalking to internet trolling, he walks us through the disturbing ways people weaponize the web.
 

I’ll Never Say Goodbye to My AI

This week, we sit down with Karen Woodward, a Digital  Marketing Consultant. We talk AI, the internet, and everything in between and how it all shapes the way we live, work, and think.

AI Bill of Rights: A Discussion with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian

This week, we sit down with Dr. Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Professor at Brown University and co-author of the AI Bill of Rights, to talk about AI, fairness, accountability, and the future of algorithmic decision-making.

Human Intelligence vs. Non-Human Intelligence

This week, we sit down with the amazing Jason Jenn to talk about art, AI, the Internet, and how technology is transforming creativity. Can there even be art without a human artist behind it?

Internet and Gaming Addiction: Breaking Free!

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.

Hooked!

We sit down with Dr. Justin Romano, a child psychiatrist and digital addiction expert, for a no-holds-barred conversation about how the internet is rewiring the minds of both kids. From toddlers to tech-addicted parents, this lively episode dives into why we’re all hooked and what it will take to break free.

Built to Divide

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.

Cruising the Internet Superhighway

This week on “The Internet is Crack,” we cruise the digital superhighway with Shaun Steingold, CEO of Healthi, a longtime tech innovator and internet guru. From his health platform to artificial intelligence, we explore how the internet is evolving, what AI is enabling, and what it means for the future of connection, creativity, and control.

Addiction, or Just High-Frequency Use?

This week, we sit down with Distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths, a leading expert on behavioral addiction, to explore what truly separates addiction from intense internet use. Whether you see internet obsession as a soul-sucking addiction or just an intense habit, this episode will challenge what you think you know about digital compulsion.