AI is spreading where it doesn't belong from Feb 2, 2026

AI is spreading where it doesn't belong from Feb 2, 2026

Author: Mark Hurst and WFMU February 3, 2026 Duration: 0:00
AI is spreading where it doesn't belong
Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic"
- "Mark's comments"
corook - "Scooby" [0:53:57] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/160799

On Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU, the conversation moves beyond the usual hype cycles and gadget reviews to explore the deeper currents reshaping our world. Host Mark Hurst, in collaboration with the freeform radio station WFMU, sits down with a compelling roster of creators, thinkers, and critics. Their discussions delve into the human side of our accelerating digital transformation, examining how technology intersects with community, culture, and our daily lives. You’ll hear nuanced explorations of topics ranging from the philosophy and design of video games to the societal impacts of new platforms and the unexpected hobbies born from digital spaces. This podcast is less about predicting the next big thing and more about understanding the tectonic shifts already underway, asking how we navigate this new landscape with intention. Each episode offers a thoughtful, often surprising dialogue that connects the dots between our tools and our humanity, providing listeners with a essential and engaging perspective on where we are and where we might be headed.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 106

Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU
Podcast Episodes
Paul Mozur on the spread of data centers from Nov 10, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Paul Mozur on Big Tech data centers outside the US Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - n/a - "Mark's comments" Kirk Pearson - "Modem of Home" - n/a [0:04:35] - "Interview with Paul Mozur" [0:04:46] Kirk Pearson - "Ha…
The protest against smartphones, with Logan Lane from Oct 13, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The protest against smartphones, with Logan Lane Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - "Mark's intro" - "The protest" [0:07:15] - "Mark's comments" [0:37:04] Rude Mechanical Orchestra - "We Shall Overcome" [Image from…
AI and surveillance keep spreading from Oct 6, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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AI and surveillance keep spreading Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - "Mark's comments" The Layoffs - "We're All In Formation" [0:55:06] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/156829
Glenn Adamson, author, "A Century of Tomorrows" from Sep 22, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Glenn Adamson, author, "A Century of Tomorrows: How Imagining the Future Shapes the Present" Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Glenn Adamson" [0:05:23] - "Mark's comments" [0:46:04]…
Milestones for Big Tech... and Techtonic from Sep 8, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Milestones for Big Tech... and Techtonic Kirk Pearson - "Theme from Techtonic" - "Mark's comments" Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul - "Thank You" [0:53:38] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/155884