Positively Pedestrian
Two IT nerds and longtime friends discuss technology, ethics, life, relationships, artificial intelligence, and a wide range of nonsense. While going on early morning walks for exercise, Sean Snodgrass and Kris Tyte realized others may (or more than likely may not) want to hear the kinds of things they talk about. Positively Pedestrian Podcast is aptly named. They are optimistic, positive-thinking people, they are walking, and understand that their point of view on pretty much everything is going to be rather pedestrian.
Episodes
101 episodes
The Truth About AGI, Wetware & Humanity's Future
Is there a chance that AI will ever achieve consciousness or will it forever be a complex simulation?In this podcast episode, Sean Snodgrass and Kris Tyte look into one of the most important issues in technology: the difference between t...
Propaganda, Police & Power Dynamics
What happens when fear, propaganda, and power all collide in the real world? That’s the question at the center of this episode’s conversation featuring Kris Tyte, Sean Snodgrass, Lindsay Nelson, and Quinn Nelson. The group dives into the psycho...
Propaganda, Power & The Illusion of Choice
What if the outrage you feel from news, social media, and politics is exactly what the system wants? In this thought-provoking conversation, Kris Tyte, Sean Snodgrass, Lindsay Nelson, and Quinn Nelson dive into the mechanics of mode...
How AI, Media & Addiction Rewire Our Minds
Why are we so invested in media outrage and who is benefiting from it? Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass are joined by Lindsay & Quinn Nelson to break down this propaganda phenomenon. We discuss how endless media consumption, AI-generated misinf...
Algorithm-Picked Propaganda
What if the opinions you form…aren’t your own? In this episode, Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass are joined by Lindsay & Quinn Nelson to break down modern propaganda: from social media algorithms and AI echo chambers to emotional manipulation...
New Year New Possibilities
Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass venture into the world of resolutions in today’s deep and reflective episode. They tackle questions like: Why is it so hard? Why do we fail so often? The answer may come as a surprise to most but could it be that fa...
Gaming V - The Game Never Ends
In Part V of our Gaming Series, we examine with our guest, Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, how algorithms, AI, and modern digital systems shape what we see and believe without disclosure or consent. From recommendation loops and misinformation rabbit ho...
Gaming IV - Players or Pawns
In this, the fourth episode of our gaming saga featuring gaming enthusiast Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, we explore why play isn't just something that children do; it's a fundamental mechanism of human life. From kids who invent games to cope with the...
Gaming III - Reading the Rules
In the third episode of our exploration into gaming, we go into the psychology and philosophy involved and discuss hidden structures of play with guest Shaday Agosto-Vázquez. From the emotional dynamics in sports to why gaming functions as a li...
Gaming II - Breaking the Game
From CIA-designed board games used in military training to the surprising emotional depth of working together as a team, this episode resumes Gaming l: Rolling into Reality’s discussion with game enthusiast: Shaday Agosto-Vázquez. Togethe...
Gaming I - Rolling into Reality
What do ancient dice, anti-tobacco board games, and the U.S. financial system all have in common? They're all systems: rule frameworks that quietly shape how we think, act, and move through the world. In this premiere episode, hosts Kris Tyte a...
From Tobacco to TikTok
Hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass are joined by guests Noah and Kalib in this deep, unfiltered, and insightful conversation. Together, they explore the parallels between tobacco regulation and social media in today’s society. They also discu...
The Logoharp - Shaping the Present
The LogoharpCan technology unlock a deeper sense of human connection, or will it continue to drive us apart? Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass are joined by Arielle Emmett, author of "The Logoharp...
The Logoharp - Tuning the Future
The LogoharpIn this captivating episode, Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass interview Arielle Emmett, author of "The Logoharp", a visionary sci-fi novel that explores identity, media manipulation...
The Internet is Serious Business
In this insightful and candid episode of Positive Pedestrian, the hosts welcome Corey Meyer, who shares his experiences on platforms such as Bluesky, Reddit, and X. He discusses his journey through an internet suspension and explores topics ran...
Education Flaws, FDA & One Gross Thumb
In this free-flowing and humorous conversation, hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass discuss everything from FDA controversies to what schools should be teaching. Our hosts also reflect on consumerism, disability denial's drastic effects, and g...
The Future Human Industrial Complex
Join us for a deep, in-depth exploration of the many industrial complexes that shape our modern society, ranging from military and healthcare to prisons and beyond. Through thoughtful dialogue, Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass discuss how these c...
The Magical Parenting Perspective
Hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass are joined by guests Noah and Kalib in the wide-ranging, insightful conversation. Together, they discuss the dangers of early exposure to technology, shared societal attitudes, and the lessons learned from l...
The Great Displacement
In this deeply reflective episode of Positively Pedestrian, Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass delve into topics such as trash, technology, AI, art, and the future of human knowledge. As their conversation flows they explore how our understanding of ...
Code Switching & Situational Awareness
Hosts Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass are joined by guest Lindsay Nelson in this candid deep-dive on workplace group dynamics, social code-switching, gender-based situational awareness, parenting styles, and how much autonomy children should have....
Nutrition Talk, AI Futures & The Human Condition
In this captivating episode, hosts Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass do a deep dive into everything from nutrition and food waste to automated composting, urban farming, climate change solutions, AI’s impacts on humanity, and the ever-evolving natur...
Learning the Hard Way, Weather & Conspiracy
Join us in this free-flowing, thoughtful conversation covering weather control ideas, wild conspiracy theories, fitness, and hilarious (but painful) childhood stories. Intelligent, funny, and insightful, this episode is full of unexpected turns...
Modern Survival & Pattern Recognition
Have you ever encountered something that feels like a sign from the universe? In this free-flowing and unfiltered conversation, hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass are joined by Lindsay Nelson creating a brand new, brilliant group dynamic. Joi...
Our AI Future is Here
What happens when artificial intelligence surpasses human capabilities not just in work, but in creativity, empathy, and even love? Hosted by Kris Tyte with guest speaker Chris Hooper, we engage in a deep discussion on technology, Humanity, and...
Becoming Digital Ghosts
What happens when technology becomes our legacy? This wide-ranging conversation delves into a variety of topics, including falling in love with AI, using technology to communicate with deceased loved ones, death rituals, trolling from beyond th...
