Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU

Three emerging dystopias: money, water, and truth Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - n/a - "Mark's comments" Kirk Pearson - "Bio Magnification" - n/a [0:21:41] - "Mark's comments" [0:22:38] Kirk Pearson - "Bio Magnification" - n/a [0:33:54] - "Mark's comments" [0:35:41] Casey & Strick - "Read A Book" - n/a [0:53:10] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/154555

Daniel Solove, author, "On Privacy and Technology" Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" [0:00:04] - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Daniel Solove" [0:03:11] - "Mark's comments" [0:44:53] The Metronomes - "A Circuit Like Me" [0:54:31] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/154339

In this engaging discussion, Duncan Moench, a punk philosopher and author of 'Soylent Screens,' delves into the haunting grip of technology on modern life. He critiques the exploitation inherent in the attention economy, highlighting how users are treated as mere resources. Moench contrasts this with the hopeful ideology of producerism, advocating for a return to labor-centered values over wealth. He also explores the concept of analog technologies as a remedy for our distracted existence, offering insights on reclaiming focus in a digitally dominated world.

Music behind DJ: An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn - "Audio from the motion picture trailer" [0:00:00] Music behind DJ: Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" [0:00:48] Music behind DJ: Dan Morfitt with guest John Ashbrook - "Pt 1" [0:01:25] David Bowie - "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" [0:23:17] Music behind DJ: Dan Morfitt with guest John Ashbrook - "Pt 2" [0:29:36] Leftfield feat John Lydon - "Open Up" [0:51:38] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/153771

Compulsory surveillance and other threats Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - "Mark's comments" 8X8 (Lane Steinberg & Alex Khodchenko) - "Are You Gaslighting Me, Alexa?" [0:53:33] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/153625

Lori Emerson, author, "Other Networks: A Radical Technology Sourcebook" Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - "Mark's intro" [0:02:25] - "Interview with Lori Emerson" [0:07:27] - "Mark's comments" [0:44:22] Kirk Pearson - "Modem of Home" [0:57:29] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/153378

Unveiling our new theme song by Kirk Pearson, and Big Tech alternatives Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Kirk Pearson unveils the new Techtonic theme song" [0:09:35] - "Mark's comments" [0:36:14] Kirk Pearson - "The Self Driving Car's Gonna Repossess Itself" [0:56:15] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/153129

Emily M. Bender is a renowned linguist and co-author of 'The AI Con', while Alex Hanna is a sociologist exploring the socio-technical aspects of AI. They delve into the exaggerated hype around AI, calling it more of a marketing tool than a transformative technology. The duo critiques how AI misrepresents human communication and the exploitative labor practices behind it. They also discuss the ethical implications of AI in healthcare, advocating for greater agency and critical engagement with technology's role in society.

David Greenwood, author of the sci-fi dystopian novel "The Cloud Intern" Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with David Greenwood" [0:02:28] - "Mark's comments" [0:39:13] Stereolab - "Aerial Troubles" [0:54:52] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/152407