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Between Two Americas: A Tale of Argentina and Brazil with BowTiedMara
April 12, 2024 15:45 - 54 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to another episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast! I'm your host, Stewart Alsop III, and today we're diving deep into the vibrant cultures and challenging economies of Latin America with our esteemed guest, BowTiedMara. Mara, an expatriate economist and online marketer, shares his unique insights and personal experiences from decades of living in Argentina and Brazil. In today’s discussion, BowTiedMara walks us through the complexities of Argentina's high inflation rates and its impa...
Silicon Dreams: Rob Glaser’s Impact on the rise of personal computing
April 08, 2024 13:14 - 55 minutes - 40.5 MBWelcome to the Crazy Wisdom podcast, where we explore the interplay of technology, society, and the mind. In this special "Stewart Squared" series, we dive into the stories and insights of pioneers who have shaped the digital world. Today, we're thrilled to feature Rob Glaser, founder and CEO of Real Networks, a trailblazer in the realm of streaming media. Join us as Stewart Alsop III and his father, Stewart Alsop II, delve into Glaser’s fascinating journey from his early days at Microsoft, ...
Linux, AI, and the Open-Source Revolution: A Dialogue with Adam Cohen
April 05, 2024 16:39 - 49 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, Stewart Alsop is in conversation with Adam Cohn (linkedin and twitter), the CEO of Deepin, focusing on the open-source AI project, Adios. They discuss the importance and history of open source, particularly in relation to AI, emphasizing the role of collaboration and knowledge sharing in advancing technology. Adam details his project of an open-source AI wearable device, and its implications for technology and data privacy. They also touch on the role of AI in software and c...
Digital Dollars and Cowboy Values: The Wyoming Stable Token Story
April 01, 2024 13:52 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop sits down with David Pope, CPA, CGMA, and Commissioner of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission. They delve into the innovative financial landscape of Wyoming, particularly focusing on the development and implications of stable tokens. The conversation covers the legislative journey, economic strategies, and the broader vision of integrating digital assets into Wyoming’s financial ecosystem. Additionally, they explore philosophical asp...
Beyond Silicon: Trent (CEO of Holium) on AI's Corporate Revolution
March 25, 2024 12:24 - 44 minutes - 28.2 MBThis episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast features Trent, CEO and founder of Holium, and Stewart Alsop discussing a range of topics including corporate culture, quantum computing, the perception of time, Jungian theories, and distributed AI. Trent shares his thoughts on how AI might transform corporate culture and capital distribution, highlighting the potential for AI to replace market functions and enhance decision-making. He delves into the implications of large language models (LLMs) and ...
The Generative Art Revolution: Jonas Lamis on the Intersection of AI and Creativity
March 22, 2024 12:48 - 51 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Jonas Lamis about his journey from early computer programming to becoming a partner at Medicaid and a notable collector of JPEGs and NFTs. Lamis shares stories about his father's transition from physical to computer art in the 1980s, detailing the influence it had on his own interests in digital art and collectibles. The conversation also explores Lamis’ involvement with NFTs through Ethereum and Flamingo DAO, highlighting...
Synaptic Journeys: Unraveling AI with Anand Dwivedi
March 18, 2024 11:39 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop engages with senior data scientist Anand Divedi to delve deep into the facets of machine learning and AI’s evolving capabilities. They discuss Anand's journey and insights into AI, particularly focusing on the freedom from execution boundaries brought by advancements in AI and large language models (LLMs). The conversation extends to the concept of 'human in the loop' learning, emphasizing the interdisciplinary approach to mimicking ...
Creativity Unchained: Merging Ideas with Evan Brown
March 12, 2024 13:11 - 54 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Evan Brown, a multi-faceted talent with experiences as a copywriter, concept developer, author, and musician. The conversation explores the nature and sources of creativity, especially in relation to leveraging AI in creative practices. Brown shares insights into his own creative processes across different mediums and discusses the potential impact of AI on creativity and the advertising industry. They touch on the importa...
Redefining Clouds: AI's Leap into Decentralization
March 08, 2024 18:50 - 53 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Michelle Shocron, CEO and founder of Parsed, diving deep into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the shift towards GPU-based computing for AI applications. They discuss how cloud services like AWS and Google Workspace are pivoting towards AI, leveraging models for various functions including storage and computation. Michelle shares insights about the increasing attraction of AI software...
From Silicon Dreams to AI Realities: Navigating Tech's Next Frontier
March 04, 2024 12:17 - 47 minutes - 35.5 MBThe podcast episode features a conversation between Stewart Alsop III and his father, Stewart Alsop II, and their guest, Joe Schoendorf from Accel, a prominent venture capital firm. Joe shares his insights on the transition from the early PC computing industry to the rise of the internet and eventually to the AI revolution. They discuss factors like the creation of the cloud, AI, and other technological tools that have greatly accelerated the speed of innovation. The podcast also covers the ...
Identity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Journey Within
March 01, 2024 19:51 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop is joined by Jack Thomas. Jack shares his transitions from nuclear engineering to philosophy and now machine learning, revealing his approach to learning and understanding complex concepts. They explore existential risks and the advantages and challenges of AI, the importance of understanding the mathematics behind machine learning, and the future of programming. Jack also shares his views on the positive and negative impacts of disr...
Digital Bridges: Uniting Cultures in a Fragmented World
February 26, 2024 16:07 - 50 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode of Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop is joined by Sai Hossain, founder and CEO of Crowdcast. Sai reflects on the current state of the world and its conflicts, and the potential for collective consciousness acceleration. He also discusses his views on AI, including its potential positive and negative effects, and emphasizes his belief in it being used as a tool, arguing that its usage will be defined by those who create it. While discussing the concept of the singularity, Sa...
Beyond the Binary: Nature, Networks, and New Identities
February 19, 2024 15:03 - 54 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this podcast episode, the guest Zee Schwab discusses his innovative identity protocol that uses a reputation based indexing system, aiming to address the challenges of online identity verification. Zee is building Column. Zee Schwab shares his experience of transitioning from a medical background to launching a tech-based startup, which focuses on gathering and analyzing data to come up with new formulas. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the creator behind a piece of con...
The Myth of the Singularity: A Realistic Perspective on AI's Future"
February 16, 2024 14:53 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis is an interview for the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, where Stewart Alsop interviews AI strategist, Christian Ulstrup. Ullstrup shares his perspective on the progression and usage of Artificial Intelligence in businesses. He talks about the power of goal-setting in an organizational structure and highlights his belief towards goals being discovered rather than set. He further discloses his method to compile and make sense of huge amounts of proprietary information through Large Language Models ...
Byte-Sized Brilliance: Crafting the Future with Creativity and Code
February 12, 2024 13:38 - 2 hours - 95.9 MBSteven Vachani, a tech entrepreneur and early digital nomad (before it was cool and easy), shares his personal journey on the Crazy Wisdom podcast. His tech journey starts from his childhood experimentation with internet connectivity in the '80s, to establishing one of the first online food delivery businesses, and working with the early mass market online service, Free Lotto. This discussion also explores his experience co-founding Power.com, a company that aimed to create universal interfa...
The Alchemist of AI: Yucheng Low
February 09, 2024 14:53 - 51 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Yucheng Low, the co-founder and CEO of XetHub, discusses his journey through the field of machine learning, from earning his PhD at Carnegie Mellon University to leading his own startup. He dives into the differences between machine learning and AI, the importance of data management in the field, and the potential future of embedded ML models in applications. He also shares his perspective on the rapid evolution of technology and the implications it m...
Adam, Eve and AI: A Talk with Soledad D'Agostino
February 05, 2024 14:46 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop interviews Soledad D'Agostino, a tech industry veteran with experience at Google, YouTube, and Microsoft. Throughout the discussion, they dive into her work in global marketing, the evolution of YouTube within Latin America, and her role in launching large livestream events for the platform. They take on topics like the impacts and potential of AI, how AI is revolutionizing the tech industry, and the philosophical questions it b...
From Early Apple to AI: Donna Dubinsky's Tech Odyssey
January 29, 2024 14:51 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis is a new series of Crazy Wisdom where I invited my dad Stewart Alsop II to bring people from his past as a tech journalist and uncover the best stories from the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s about the personal computing revolution and apply them to the AI revolution currently happening. Our first guest Donna Dubinsky talks about her career experiences at Apple, handheld innovator Handspring, her work as the CEO of Palm (of the Palm Pilot handheld mobile device), and current AI work at Nu...
CUDA Chronicles: Decoding the AI Revolution
January 22, 2024 14:55 - 44 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Nader Khalili, the CEO and Co-founder of BrevDev, a company making it easier to use GPUs for machine learning applications. They delve into the details of BrevDev's work, discussing AI infrastructure, the advantages of fine-tuning over training AI models from scratch, and the evolution of user experience with AI systems. Khalili shares insights about CUDA, a software suite used to leverage GPUs' power, and details how Brev...
Humanity's Universal Operating System: Discussing Magic, Business, and Urbit with Jonathan Pritchard
January 15, 2024 13:44 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, the Stewart Alsop interviews Jonathan Pritchard, a mentalist, sales trainer, and part of Zavant Enterprises. The pair delve into their shared interest in Urbit, a unique peer-to-peer server providing an alternative to the Internet. Jonathan shares his journey from beginning magic as a child and evolving into a corporate consultant and sales trainer using the same principles used in his performances. By applying science, psychology, and the underst...
The Privacy Paradigm: Envisioning Decentralized AI in a Data-Driven World
January 08, 2024 13:55 - 56 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Sharon Zhang, co-founder and CTO of Personal.ai. They delve into the challenges and potential of autonomous AI agents, the role of data in machine learning, and the ongoing development of Personal.ai. Sharon shares how the utilization of various programming languages and architectures has shaped the AI system, which was designed to provide personalized experiences for every user while protecting their privacy. They also di...
Christianity in the Era of AI: Insights from Matthew Bosch
January 02, 2024 13:57 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop explores various complex topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Christian faith and the potential impacts each one can have on modern society. Matthew Bosch shares his personal journey of converting to Christianity in adulthood, as well as his perspective on the intersection of religion and AI. He points out the potential dangers involved with AI, specifically regarding the human tendency for 'God Complex', and agrees with ...
Redefining 'Based': Simone Collins on Ideological Evolution
December 18, 2023 16:13 - 52 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Crazy Wisdom Podcast features a wide-ranging conversation with Simone Collins, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and co-host of the Based Camp podcast. Topics explored include the concept of 'based' in the context of the podcast, the crisis of belief in authority, the role of AI in governance and its potential to improve bureaucratic efficiencies. Simone shared her views on the impact of demographic collapse on cities and illustrated the potential future of 'techno-feudalism' where power ...
The Myths and Realities of AI Consciousness
December 11, 2023 11:41 - 55 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, Sam Atman, a developer with a background in biochemistry, shares his insights on the discussions around artificial intelligence (AI) safety. Oppen dismisses concerns about AI becoming a rogue actor, attributing such fears to religious neurosis and misunderstanding of the nature of AI. He argues that AI systems, such as Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI, do not have personal motives or embodiment comparable to human intelligence. He also discusses AI's potential impact on cr...
Beyond LLMs: The Personal Touch of AI
December 04, 2023 13:50 - 47 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, the host, Stewart Alsop, takes a deep dive with Suman Kanuganti, the co-founder and CEO of personal.ai. They discuss the concepts of Personal Language Models (PLM), artificial intelligence, and the UX of AI systems. Suman presents the idea of creating personalized AI for every individual to preserve their memory and enable people to interact with it, thus introducing a new way to retain and access human knowledge. They also touch upon the impacts of AI on the way history wil...
Water as a Healer: Understanding Aguahara with Seba Tutt
November 27, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThis podcast features a discussion with Seba Tut, an expert practitioner and facilitator of Aguahara. They explore the concept of Aguahara, a therapeutic experience in water. Seba shares his view on its spiritual, practical, and therapeutic aspects, and how it fosters surrender, intuition, and adaptability. He also discusses the connections between Aguahara and broader cultural and technological trends, integrating perspectives from ancient wisdom, water therapies, and the challenges of mode...
The Argentine Advantage: Thriving in a World of Uncertainty
November 21, 2023 10:22 - 54 minutes - 40 MBInteract with this episode using this bot that Crazy Wisdom trained to be your companion to this episode This in-depth conversation provides invaluable insights into running a tech startup in Argentina. Former Rappi executive, Lucas Assad, discusses the challenges faced by businesses in an unpredictable economy marked by hyperinflation and rapid changes in exchange rates. Using his experiences in managing Rappi and his present venture dealing with imported construction materials, Lucas ex...
Business Beyond the Numbers: A Conversation with Maranda Dziekonski
November 13, 2023 15:33 - 51 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stuart interviews Maranda Dziekonski, a CS executive and CCO. They talk about business, touching on topics like the importance of human aspects in business, the power of having a strong mission, and addressing company crises. Dikonsky also explains how she defines business and shares intriguing insights about the role of philosophy in business. Further, they discuss the state of manufacturing in the U.S. and how AI might affect the world of w...
Efficiency by Design: Paul Lambert's Quest for Climate-Smart Home Heating
November 06, 2023 12:36 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThis Crazy Wisdom Podcast episode features Paul Lambert, CEO of Quilt, a start-up working to revolutionize home heating and cooling systems. Quilt's solution is an all-electric system that replaces traditional fossil fuels, significantly reducing households' contributions to global warming. Lambert shares Quilt's approach to HVAC, emphasizing overall comfort, efficiency, and incorporating modern technologies like machine learning and AI. Quilt has a waitlist in anticipation of their 2024 lau...
Full-Stack Mindfulness and AI: Allison Durham's Vision for the Future
October 31, 2023 12:19 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIntro Allison Durham Focus: Exploring AI, Software Development, and the Human Mind What is the Human Mind? Allison doesn't make a distinction between the brain and the mind. She sees the mind as a dynamic range of cognitive experiences that include thoughts, perception, and self-awareness. The mind exists alongside the human experience and is fully integrated with bodily sensations. On Consciousness Allison discusses the topic of consciousness, noting that awareness can vary in i...
Deep Tech Renaissance: John Lee on Emerging Technologies and Capital Allocation
October 23, 2023 12:53 - 49 minutes - 28.2 MBIntroduction: John Lee is an early-stage investor focusing on deep tech, enterprise software, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and automation. What is Deep Tech? Deep tech companies are similar to biotech companies in terms of capital structure. Unlike traditional tech startups, they have a longer incubation period to accrue value. Capital Allocation and Business Models Scarcity of capital drives better business models. Interesting hybrid models exist that are designed to develop revenue in th...
Beyond the Parameters: Exploring the Real-World Applications of LLMs
October 16, 2023 16:13 - 46 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat is Cerebrium? Michael Louis, the episode's guest, introduces Cerebrium as a platform that deals with abstractions on two levels, specifically focusing on GPUs and scaling for machine learning applications. The Importance of GPUs in LLMs Why are GPUs essential for large language models (LLMs)? GPUs have the capability to handle tens of gigabytes of data, which makes them superior to CPUs for LLM tasks. The cost challenge: Running GPUs 24/7 is not feasible due to their high costs...
The AI Frontier: Knowledge Management's Next Chapter
October 09, 2023 18:23 - 45 minutes - 29.1 MBPrasad Kawthekar is the CEO of Dashworks.ai The Evolution of Enterprise Software: Three waves of enterprise software: On-premise enterprise software. Software deployed top-down on the internet. The third wave we currently live in: SaaS consumers. Challenges are becoming increasingly pronounced. Comparing Web Search with Internal Searches: Web search benefits from standardized languages and platforms, such as HTML. Internal company applications deal with varied data sources and ...
The Anatomy of Decision-Making in the Age of AI
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 39.6 MBShow Notes for the Camilo Acosta Episode on Crazy Wisdom Introduction Camilo Acosta joins us to discuss a broad range of topics surrounding AI, from its application in healthcare to its growing influence in Latin America. He dives deep into how AI technologies are evolving and what that means for businesses and consumers alike. Follow Camilo here Key Takeaways The Astounding Capability of AI in Healthcare AI technologies can predict potential maladies with high accuracy. Notable ad...
The Multidisciplinary Mind: A Journey from Fashion to Philosophy
September 25, 2023 17:17 - 51 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a myriad of topics ranging from the complexities of curatorial practice in art to the secular study of religion. Nico Sarian guides us through an intellectual journey that stretches from the art scene in Moscow to the academic corridors of the University of Toronto, touching on astrology, Zen Buddhism, and the nature of suffering along the way. Prepare for a multi-layered discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and explores the intersec...
The Complexity Spectrum: Bridging the Gap Between Now and the Future
September 18, 2023 16:40 - 59 minutes - 39.1 MBIntroduction: Guest: Julie Fredrickson, Managing Partner at Chaotic Capital. Chaotic Capital is a seed-stage investment vehicle that focuses on ideas adapting humanity to complexity. Follow her on Twitter Adapting to Complexity: Julie raises the essential question: "What is the primary factor linking humanity to complexity?" As things change, it's vital to learn how to adapt and evolve. It's about more than just the traditional liberal-conservative divide. Understanding Change: Discus...
Futurescape: Dialogues in Digital Consciousness
September 11, 2023 13:09 - 50 minutes - 34.1 MBIntroduction: David Hundley is a Machine Learning Engineer who has been deeply involved with experimenting with Large Language Models (LLMs). Follow along on his twitter Key Insights & Discussions: Discoveries with LLMs: David recently explored a unique function of LLMs that acted as a 'dummy agent'. This function would prompt the LLM to search the internet for a current movie, bypassing its training limitations. David attempted to utilize this function to generate trivia questions, en...
The Tomorrow Blueprint: The Science Behind Fiction - Pablos Holman
September 05, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 30.8 MBIntroduction: In this episode, the renowned Pablos Holman (Website) discusses how science fiction is transitioning into reality, particularly in the realm of technology. Drawing on his expertise, Pablos sheds light on revolutionary concepts that are pushing the boundaries of what was once believed impossible. Main Points: Space-based Solar Energy: Pablos recently witnessed the conception of a company aiming to place solar panels in space. The primary challenges on Earth, such as clouds a...
Uncharted Territory: Unlocking the Full Potential of AI Through Neuroscience with Subutai Ahmad
August 28, 2023 12:58 - 53 minutes - 38.2 MBShow Notes for Crazy Wisdom Podcast Episode with Subutai Ahmad Introduction The episode features Subutai Ahmad, the CEO of Numenta and a pioneering figure in both neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI). The discussion navigates the complex relationship between the human brain's architecture and contemporary AI models like deep learning systems. Topics range from the historical evolution of these disciplines to the cutting-edge research that could shape their future. Historical P...
Patterns, Predictions, and Productivity: Mikkel Steen's Vision for Everest and Beyond
August 25, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MBIntroduction: Mikkel Steen, CEO of Everest (reach out directly: [email protected]), discusses the modern business environment and how his company Everest fits within it. Changing Work Environment: Remote and Asynchronous Work: Mikkel observes shifts towards more remote and asynchronous work and the need to replace traditional meetings with efficient alternatives. Tools and Models: He mentions various tools to facilitate asynchronous work, like newsletters for team updates, to ...
The Notion of Complexity: Ben Borowski on Managing Information and Building Systems
August 22, 2023 14:31 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBShow Notes: Crazy Wisdom Podcast with Ben Borowski, Notion Ambassador Introduction Guest: Ben Borowski, Notion Ambassador, and creator of the Notion Mastery Program. Notion Mastery Program Training & Development Trained over 2000 students, focusing on various elements of Notion. Three tiers of training: Familiarization with Notion and basic usage. Interaction with databases. Advanced user base, including linked databases and UX design. Aimed at helping small businesses. Not...
The Changing Face of Entrepreneurship in Latin America: A Conversation with Ivan Montoya
August 14, 2023 14:32 - 53 minutes - 35.2 MBIntro Guest: Ivan Montoya, a LatAm Super Angel & VC. Follow him out on LinkedIN Focus areas: #fintech, #proptech, #logistics, #latinamerica, and #latamstartups. Notes Insights into the Startup Ecosystem In Latin America, traditional methods still have a place, and macro-level influences are impactful, but the atomic level of capitalism is most vital. Technology startups have to consider various factors like interest rates, product pricing, investor risk, and tax incentives. Relatio...
Prosperity & Peril: A Candid Discussion on Human Evolution and Extinction - Malcolm J Collins
August 07, 2023 13:01 - 53 minutes - 35.4 MBIntroduction: Guest: Malcolm J. Collins Various professional roles including VC, PE, CEO, 5x Bestselling Author, a Wall Street Journal #1 Best Selling Author, and Educator. Check out his and Simone's podcast BasedCamp Main Topics: Elite Couples and Breeding Philosophy Malcolm and Simone referenced as an elite couple in the Telegraph. Discussion on breeding to save mankind. Interesting Thoughts and Negative Utilitarianism Query about what has been interesting in the last 3 days. ...
Against the Current: Unorthodox Energy for an Accelerating World
August 01, 2023 15:27 - 57 minutes - 34.8 MBCrazy Wisdom Show Notes: Episode Guest: Jonah Messinger, PhD student of physics at Cambridge and writer for The Breakthrough Institute (check out his article here) Topics Covered: Fusion Developments: Recent developments in the fusion sector. The last 3-4 years have seen significant investment in plasma-based fusion technology from private startups, amounting to around 5 billion dollars. Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR): An overview of LENR or cold fusion, a sector of nuclear physi...
Redefining Knowledge Management: Rick Nucci of Guru on the Impact of AI on KM
July 24, 2023 13:50 - 53 minutes - 35 MBCrazy Wisdom Show Notes Guest: Rick Nucci Key Themes: The importance and business problems solved by Knowledge Management (KM). The role of AI in transforming Knowledge Management. Startup challenges, employee engagement, and leadership advice in times of rapid change. Summary: In this episode, we're joined by Rick Nucci, CEO of Guru, to delve into the field of Knowledge Management and how it's being transformed by AI. Rick shares his entrepreneurial journey and the critical busi...
What Do Knowledge Management Workers Actually Do? - Tim Wood Powell
July 17, 2023 13:43 - 56 minutes - 37.8 MBIntroduction In this exciting episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, we are joined by Tim Wood Powell, an innovator, catalyst, author, and speaker whose motto is "Let's make our Knowledge work!" Tim is the founder of the Knowledge Agency and author of the book The Value of Knowledge. This episode is packed with insightful discussions around the realm of knowledge, its role and value in business, and the challenging aspects of measuring intangibles. Notes Understanding Knowledge The disc...
How is Formic Changing the Narrative of Human Labor with AI and Robotics? - Saman Farid
July 10, 2023 14:30 - 54 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode Introduction: Welcome to another insightful episode of Crazy Wisdom, where we delve into fascinating discussions around philosophy, technology, and everything in between. Today, we are delighted to host Saman Farid, a visionary who is working on an ambitious project of supplying the world with a robot workforce through his company, Formic. In this episode, we navigate through a range of topics from the evolution of societies to robotics, AI, industrial revolutions, and the changing...
Demystifying Large Language Models: What's the Role of Vector Databases? - Eden Marco
July 03, 2023 14:13 - 50 minutes - 32.6 MBIntroduction Welcome to this deep dive into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and vector databases for the Crazy Wisdom Podcast. Our guest today is Eden Marco (follow him on Twitter), a Customer Engineer at Google Cloud and a best-selling Udemy instructor with a passion for General Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). In this episode, we unpack the complexities and intricacies of LLMs, explore the role of vector databases, and discuss the future of autonomous agents and machine learnin...
"How Does the Relationship Between Form and Function Shape Knowledge Management Tools?
June 28, 2023 14:01 - 55 minutes - 36.1 MBShow Notes In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, we are joined by Tem Nugmanov, the founder of the first-ever Notion consultancy Optemization. This enlightening discussion covers a broad array of topics, from how our lives are defined by the tools we use to the changing landscape of knowledge management. Key Discussion Points Tem's journey from moving to NYC in 2015 to study at NYU to becoming an entrepreneur and starting his fitness technology business, focusing on data optimiza...
Is AI the Silver Bullet? An In-depth Discussion with AskEdith's CEO, Jared Zhao
June 19, 2023 22:40 - 41 minutes - 27.6 MBShow Notes for the Crazy Wisdom Podcast Guest: Jared Zhao, CEO of AskEdith (https://www.askedith.ai/) Conversation: Introduction to AskEdith: Explanation of the search-driven analytics tool that enables users to access data in plain language Targeted at non-technical users Background: Jared's previous work in creating a visual editor for a data warehouse and training non-technical users Evolution of AskEdith: The journey so far and how it's still in its early stages The inf...