Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU

Discussing Spotify with Liz Pelly, author of "Mood Machine" Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Liz Pelly" [0:01:31] - "Mark's comments" [0:49:34] Cadence Weapon - "My Computer" [0:55:43] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/150392

Ben Snyder, author, "Spy Plane: Inside Baltimore’s Surveillance Experiment" Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Ben Snyder" [0:05:14] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:23] Hirofumi Asaba - "All of Me" [0:55:10] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/150162

Marathon week 2 with cohost Matt Warwick Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "PLEDGE to Techtonic 800-989-9368 or wfmu.org/donate" https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/149954

Fundraising w/cohost station manager Ken Freedman Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "1-800-989-9368 - Please Pledge!" Pink Tiles - "Internet" https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/149723

AI and the future of war – with "Flash Wars" director Daniel Wunderer Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Daniel Wunderer" [0:14:01] - "Mark's comments" [0:34:39] Crazy Gang - "Telephone Computer" [0:53:44] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/149485

Nick Couldry, author of “The Space of the World,” on how social media is driving us crazy Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Nick Couldry" [0:05:07] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:40] Carlo Patrão - "Kaizen" [0:54:43] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/149244

In this engaging discussion, visual artist and author August Lamm shares insights from his book, advocating for a life free from smartphones. He explores how our reliance on technology stifles genuine connections and personal creativity. Lamm reflects on his journey of detaching his artistic identity from social media, revealing the mental health challenges of digital dependency. He emphasizes the importance of reclaiming autonomy and creativity, encouraging listeners to embrace simplicity and engage deeply with life beyond screens.

Join Greg Epstein, humanist chaplain and author, Chris Gilliard, a surveillance scholar, and Jim Starlin, the legendary comic book creator of Thanos, as they explore the dark side of tech. They draw unsettling parallels between tech oligarchs and comic book supervillains, discussing the psychological motivations behind their ambitions. The conversation touches on AI's ethical complications, the creative struggles in developing villains, and the vital need for human connections in the tech landscape. Tune in for deep insights and a dose of comic-book flair!

Welcome to the oligarchy: on Big Tech's government takeover Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack Music behind DJ: - "Mark's comments" Shahar Varshal - "I Want To Break The Wall" - Keine Album [0:54:56] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148541

Kirk Pearson, author, "Electronic Music From Scratch" Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Kirk Pearson" [0:02:52] - "Mark's comments" [0:41:35] Kirk Pearson - "DIY Techtonic theme song" - n/a [0:54:21] Raymond Scott - "Tempo Block" - Soothing Sounds for Baby, Volume 2 (6-12 Months) [0:55:32] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148227