The Internet is Crack

The Cooperative Internet: A Conversation with Dr. Nathan Schneider

Dr. Nathan Schneider argues that the internet doesn’t have to belong to giant corporations. Communities, co-ops, and small groups can build and govern digital spaces themselves, giving people more control over their online lives and economic futures.

Open the Pod Bay Doors, HAL: AI and the Future of Space Exploration with Dr. Stephen M. Fiore

We talk with Dr. Stephen M. Fiore about his research on human-Al collaboration and how it extends from Earth-based decision systems to space missions. His work examines how people and intelligent systems coordinate, adapt, and solve problems together in complex, high-stakes environments.

When AI Meets Robotics: A Discussion with Dr. Nikolay Atanasov

Dr. Nikolay Atanasov joins us to discuss robotics, artificial intelligence, and how AI is transforming autonomous machines, reshaping industries, and influencing humanity’s future.

AI and Educating Tomorrow: A Conversation with Jocelyn Burnham (Encore)

Jocelyn Burnham is passionate about Al and shares that passion with her workshop students. She invites audiences to experience Al firsthand, question assumptions, and form their own independent views.

Does AI Have a Soul?: A Conversation With Dr. Michael Graziano

This week, Dr. Michael Graziano explores whether AI could ever become truly alive, why humans project consciousness onto machines, and how artificial intelligence is already learning to manipulate us emotionally and psychologically.