Paula Bialski, author, "Middle Tech" from Aug 19, 2024

Paula Bialski, author, "Middle Tech" from Aug 19, 2024

Author: Mark Hurst and WFMU August 20, 2024 Duration: 0:00
Paula Bialski, author, "Middle Tech: Software Work and Culture of Good Enough"
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's intro"
- "Interview with Paula Bialski" [0:08:14]
- "Mark's comments" [0:45:59]
Paula and Karol - "Expectations" [0:55:05] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/143172

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
Astronomer Samantha Lawler on Musk's space junk from Nov 18, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Astronomer Samantha Lawler on Starlink space junk Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Sam Lawler" [0:07:30] - "Mark's comments" [0:44:11] Momus - "The Enshittificati…
Dystopia update from Nov 4, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Dystopia update Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's comments" CEL - "Five minutes to self​-​destruct" [https://gagarinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/five-minutes-to-self-destruct] [0:54:01] https://www.wfmu.org/playlist…
Members of the Luddite Club from Oct 28, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Members of the Luddite Club on not using smartphones or social media Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Interview with Luddite Club members" Maps - "Lack of Sleep" - Counter Melodies [0:54:58] https://www.wfmu.org/playlis…
Silkie Carlo, director, Big Brother Watch from Oct 7, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Silkie Carlo, director, Big Brother Watch Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Silkie Carlo" [0:03:38] - "Mark's comments" [0:43:14] Highly Effective People - "Under Surveillance" [0:54:33] h…
Tim Schwab, author, "The Bill Gates Problem" from Sep 30, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tim Schwab, author, "The Bill Gates Problem" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Tim Schwab" [0:02:28] - "Mark's comments" [0:45:55] John Dog - "Twitter Must Die" [0:54:53] https://www.wfmu.…