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A show from WFMU about our shift to a digital future. Mark Hurst interviews creators and thinkers about technology, community, videogames, and whatever else is next.

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- "Mark's comments" [0:00:24]

NightNight - "Total Control" [0:55:00]

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Chris Gilliard on Amazon’s admission that Ring spies on us

Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic"

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- "Interview with Chris Gilliard" [0:04:01]

- "Mark's comments" [0:45:43]

Beans on Toast - "Alexa" [thanks to Roger!] [0:55:01]

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Peter Dear ("The World As We Know It") and how we interpret AI

Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic"

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- "Interview with Peter Dear" [0:05:28]

- "Mark's comments" [0:25:03]

Andrew Thompson - "We're In Business"

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AI is spreading where it doesn't belong

Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic"

- "Mark's comments"

corook - "Scooby" [0:53:57]

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Recent Guests

Peter Dear
Emeritus professor of history at Cornell University and author
Cornell University
Episode: Peter Dear ("The World As We Know It") and how we interpret AI from Feb 9, 2026
Peter Schmidt
One of the three editors of Attensity, a manifesto of the Attention Liberation Movement.
Friends of Attention
Episode: Peter Schmidt on the book "Attensity" by the Friends of Attention from Jan 26, 2026
Paul Bradley Carr
Novelist and author
Episode: Paul Bradley Carr, author, "The Confessions" from Jan 19, 2026
Lora Kolodny
Tech reporter at CNBC covering technology and social issues
CNBC
Episode: Lora Kolodny from CNBC on Grok's sexualized images from Jan 12, 2026
Tim Wu
Professor at Columbia Law School and author
Columbia Law School
Episode: Tim Wu, author, "The Age of Extraction" from Dec 29, 2025
Adam Allsuch Boardman
Author and illustrator known for his works on unexplained phenomena including ghosts, UFOs, and urban legends
Episode: The Ghost of Christmas Tech Anxieties - Sara Clemens and Stu Horvath fill in, with guest Adam Allsuch Boardman from Dec 22, 2025
Noah McCormack
Publisher of The Baffler
The Baffler
Episode: Noah McCormack from The Baffler: "We used to read things in this country" from Dec 8, 2025
Thomas Witherspoon
Amateur radio operator and enthusiast living in Western North Carolina
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Episode: Amateur radio is a superpower: Thomas Witherspoon from Dec 1, 2025
Pat Garofalo
Director of State and Local Policy at the American Economic Liberties Project
American Economic Liberties Project
Episode: Citizens are being forced to pay for Big Tech data centers, feat. Pat Garofalo from Nov 24, 2025

Host

Mark Hurst
Host of an insightful series exploring technology's influence on society, interviewing a wide range of experts and critics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Fantastic radio show (podcast)! Mark's curation of guests is fantastic and so are his interviews. Numerous shows have led me down further paths of inquiry, either online or through books.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mwandishiman
    a year ago
  • The best

    Honestly, this is one of the best shows I’ve ever listened to. I usually listen to it on WFMU and am blown away by the raw reality, truth and overall informative nature of this podcast. Mark is a phenomenal host and interviewer and you can tell he is extremely intelligent in the best way possible. Two Thumbs up!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snacks201
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Mindbeingly good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clummoo
    Japan5 years ago
  • Spot on!

    IMO, one of the best tech podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason McClannihan
    United States7 years ago
  • listener

    Mark has always been at the forefront of critical thinking about humans and tech culture. He's worth listening to - and fun to boot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DelanceyStreet
    United States7 years ago

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The host's intelligence and interviewing skills are frequently praised for drawing out meaningful insights from guests.
Audience feedback reflects a strong curiosity about the societal implications of technology, often highlighting the relevancy of the content.
Listeners appreciate the show's thought-provoking discussions and critical examination of technology's role in society.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#166
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#202
South Korea/Technology

Talking Points

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Peter Dear ("The World As We Know It") and how we interpret AI from Feb 9, 2026
Q: Do you see the focus of scientific advancements shifting to other countries in the future?
Yes, as American science faces funding cuts, other nations offering research opportunities may attract scientists, altering the landscape of scientific influence.
Peter Dear ("The World As We Know It") and how we interpret AI from Feb 9, 2026
Q: How did you go about pulling together the immense amount of material for this book?
The book represents the culmination of years of teaching and the author's own understanding developed through finding ways to explain complex historical contexts to students.
Peter Dear ("The World As We Know It") and how we interpret AI from Feb 9, 2026
Q: What brought about our conception of science that we have today?
It entails understanding the distinction between knowledge of how to do things and knowledge of how things are, emphasizing the role of understanding in science.
Tim Wu, author, "The Age of Extraction" from Dec 29, 2025
Q: How severe really is the concentration of wealth today due to big tech and is it even worse than it was a hundred years ago?
Wu argues that economic conditions now echo those of the late 19th century regarding inequality, although living conditions have improved in some areas.
Tim Wu, author, "The Age of Extraction" from Dec 29, 2025
Q: How exactly does big tech carry out that extraction?
Tim Wu explains that big tech uses a mix of creating dependency on their platforms and manipulating advertising fees to maximize revenue.

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A critical exploration of technology's impact on society and culture, featuring interviews with a diverse array of guests, including authors, activists, and industry experts. The conversations often center around pressing issues relating to the ethics of technology, the implications of big tech companies, and the movements emerging in reaction to technological advents. This content challenges listeners to consider how technology shapes our daily lives, from the effects of social media literacy to community experiences in the age of data centers and surveillance. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on grassroots movements and historical critiques, providing a platform for voices often concerned with the societal implications of technological a... more

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