Andrew Smith, author, "Devil in the Stack" from Dec 30, 2024

Andrew Smith, author, "Devil in the Stack" from Dec 30, 2024

Author: Mark Hurst and WFMU December 31, 2024 Duration: 1:08:23
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" [0:00:00]
- "Mark's intro" [0:02:35]
- "Interview with Andrew Smith" [0:05:06]
- "Mark's comments" [0:45:24]
Basil Kirchin - "Silicon Chip" [0:57:49] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147616

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
Michael Shelley on AI-generated music from Apr 29, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
AI-generated music: a conversation with Michael Shelley, WFMU DJ Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Michael Shelley" [0:06:21] - "Mark's comments" [0:44:19] AI - "T…
Richard Polt, author, "The Typewriter Revolution" from Apr 15, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Richard Polt, author, "The Typewriter Revolution" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Richard Polt" [0:03:07] - "Mark's comments" [0:41:43] Boston Typewriter Orchestra - "Left Blank" [0:54:3…
Outrage roundup from Apr 8, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Outrage roundup: antitrust, AI, and Big Tech invading New York City Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" The Glass Bead Band - "I Am a Computer" [0:54:24] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138717
I've been waiting years to say this from Apr 1, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Better late than never... Mark covers some tech news he's been waiting awhile to bring up. Kenta Nagata - "Koopa Troopa Beach" - Mario Kart 64 - "Mark's comments" - "Interview with Stashu and ChukAmok" [0:27:42] Tykwer,…