Stuart Brand
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
Influential figure in early computing and counterculture who published the *Whole Earth Catalog*, shaping the DIY ethos of Silicon Valley's founding era. Founded The WELL, an early online community that supported hackers and digital pioneers. His frameworks on maintenance and systems thinking continue to be referenced in contemporary discussions about technology, philosophy, and infrastructure.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Galaxy Brain · Feb 27, 2026
What Do the People Building AI Believe?
“Published Whole Earth Catalog influencing DIY ethos of early computing era in Silicon Valley”
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Feb 20, 2026
The Philosopher and the Handyman: The Race Around the World - Part 1
“Author of 'Maintenance of Everything' whose framework about maintenance strategy is central to the episode's analysis”
Darknet Diaries · Jan 20, 2026
169: MoD
“Whole Earth Catalog creator who founded The WELL BBS and supported hacker community”
Unexplainable · Jan 7, 2026
The G-word
“Biologist, writer, and philosopher quoted on humanity's role as 'gods' in controlling planetary systems”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 28, 2025
Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster
“Founder of the Long Now Foundation and author of the Whole Earth Catalog, whose work on preserving civilization influenced McEwan.”