Crazy Wisdom
386 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn his series "Crazy Wisdom," Stewart Alsop explores cutting-edge topics, particularly in the realm of technology, such as Urbit and artificial intelligence. Alsop embarks on a quest for meaning, engaging with others to expand his own understanding of reality and that of his audience. The topics covered in "Crazy Wisdom" are diverse, ranging from emerging technologies to spirituality, philosophy, and general life experiences. Alsop's unique approach aims to make connections between seemingly unrelated subjects, tying together ideas in unconventional ways.
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Revolution in Real-Time: How Rapid Information Transfer is Reshaping the World
June 24, 2024 16:00 - 49 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop sits down with Ryan Marsh, CEO of The Stack, to explore a range of fascinating topics, including the rapid evolution of computing and distributed systems, the emergence of complex adaptive systems, and the profound impact of rapid information transfer on societies and economies. They also discuss the transformative potential of automation and LLMs in the workplace, drawing parallels to historical shifts in information landscapes. For...
AI at Your Service: Revolutionizing Tasks with Omar Shaya
June 21, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Omar Shaya, the founder of Multion. They explore the transformative potential of AI in everyday tasks, discussing how Multion acts as an AI agent to perform web-based activities like booking flights and making reservations. The conversation also covers the evolution of AI models, the future of programming, and the integration of AI in coding. For more information, you can visit Multion's website at Multion.ai and follow th...
Microgravity Magic: Varda's Vision for Space Manufacturing
June 18, 2024 21:17 - 51 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Delian Asparouhov, co-founder and president of Varda. They discuss the science and commercial potential of manufacturing pharmaceuticals in microgravity, the regulatory and technical challenges of space missions, the future of space colonization driven by economic activities, and the advancements in propulsion technologies. Delian also shares insights on the importance of the U.S. space economy, the potential of lunar mini...
Crypto, AI, and the New Age of Wisdom with David Weinstein
June 14, 2024 15:51 - 58 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop hosts David Weinstein, former Chief of Staff at the Near Foundation. They cover a range of topics including the Near Protocol and its scalability, the intersection of AI and crypto, the importance of propositional truth, and the future of learning with AI. David shares insights on the limitations of technology in solving existential problems and explores ideas for a new kind of Wisdom School that focuses on holistic education and col...
Blockchain Meets AI: The New Era of Distributed Technologies
June 10, 2024 22:38 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWelcome to this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast with Stewart Alsop and our guest, Doria, the lead developer at Kinode. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of distributed computing, its impact on the traditional client-server model, and the evolving landscape of blockchain technology. Doria provides valuable insights into how decentralized architectures are reshaping the internet and discusses the practical applications and challenges of integrating crypto and AI technologies. For...
Navigating AI's Impact on Society: Insights with Ekue Kpodar
June 07, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Ekue Kpodar about a range of topics, including knowledge management systems, AI's role in employee training, and the potential of combining large language models with knowledge graphs. They explore the concept of value aggregation in social media, the relationship between data science and follower growth, and the implications of AI in augmenting human capabilities. The conversation also touches on the future of AI ag...
Celebrating Success Together: The Power of Intentional Design in Remote Work
June 03, 2024 18:28 - 46 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop is joined by Josh Greene, co-founder and CEO of Groove, a startup focused on connecting remote workers to co-work, connect, and celebrate together. They explore a range of topics, including the intentional design of human experiences, the impact of remote work on our social and professional lives, and the transition from codependence to interdependence in both personal and work environments. They also touch on insights from thought l...
Algorithms in the Air: Vladimir Osipov on AI's Role in Language Learning and Aviation
May 31, 2024 16:00 - 54 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop chats with Vladimir Osipov, co-founder of Lingolette, about his journey from hobbyist to professional software developer, his various interests from airsoft to flying small planes, and the impact of AI on software development. They explore the nuances of solid-state physics, language learning through immersion, and the innovative features of Lingolette that leverage AI to create personalized learning experiences. Tune in to hear...
Science Fiction to Reality: The Technologies That Will Shape Our Future
May 29, 2024 14:40 - 56 minutes - 41.6 MBWelcome to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast! I'm your host, Stewart Alsop, and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Ash Jogalekar, a science writer, communicator, and product developer known for his profound insights on the history of science. We connected on Twitter, where I was drawn to his thoughts on various scientific and philosophical topics. Our discussion covers an array of intriguing subjects, from the visionary ideas of Freeman Dyson, including the famous Dyson sphere, to the excitin...
Synthetic Data and AI's Future: Insights from Alchemy.ai's John Ballentine
May 24, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop talks with John Ballentine, the founder and CEO of Alchemy.ai. With over seven years of experience in machine learning and large language models (LLMs), John shares insights on synthetic data, the evolution of AI from Google's BERT model to OpenAI's GPT-3, and the future of multimodal algorithms. They discuss the significance of synthetic data in reducing costs and energy for training models, the challenges of creating models that un...
Beyond the Black Box: Exploring the Human Side of AI with Lachlan Phillips
May 21, 2024 09:45 - 55 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Lachlan Phillips, founder of LiveMind AI, for a compelling conversation about the implications of decentralized AI. They discuss the differences between centralized and decentralized systems, the historical context of centralization, and the potential risks and benefits of distributed computing and storage. Topics also include the challenges of aligning AI with human values, the role of supervised fine-tuning, and the i...
Automate to Innovate: How AI is Reshaping Software Engineering
May 13, 2024 14:44 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn this insightful episode, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Eric Rowell to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on software development. We discuss the automation of mundane tasks, the dichotomy of experiences at startups versus large tech companies, and the role of AI in enhancing the educational process for aspiring developers. Eric also shares his thoughts on the future of software development, emphasizing the shift toward AI-driven code generation and management. ...
Small Giants: How Southeast Asia’s Mom & Pops Power the Economy
May 10, 2024 14:50 - 45 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, am joined by Avetis Muradyan, Chief Technology Officer at Mobile Interactive, to discuss a range of topics from China's economic stability and supply chain innovations in Southeast Asia, to the technological advancements in Chinese manufacturing. We also touch upon the geopolitical dynamics of Indonesia, the impact of economic policies on innovation, and the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of South America. Avetis shares insights ...
Navigating Probabilistic Realities: Principles, Sheet Metal, and AI Reflections with Aaron Lowry
May 06, 2024 12:32 - 58 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Aaron Lowry, an experienced consultant and returning guest. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Lowry's work in rebuilding custom vehicles, the value of blending aesthetics with engineering, and the challenges of balancing principles and propositions in problem-solving. They also explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence, contrasting its limitations with human intelligence, and consider its ...
From Pianos to PCs: Bob Upham's Tech Adventures
May 03, 2024 12:46 - 48 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome to the Crazy Wisdom podcast, where I, Stewart Alsop, had the pleasure of hosting Bob Upham. In this episode, we explore a variety of intriguing topics, including the roots of personal computing intertwined with the 1960s consciousness revolution, Bob’s fascinating journey from music to mastering programming, and his profound insights on the evolution of software development. We also touched on his experiences at major tech hubs and his stint at companies like IBM and Yahoo, diving in...
The Art of Artificial: Synthetic Data and the Shaping of AI with Fabian Schonholz
April 29, 2024 10:52 - 51 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Fabian Schonholz, a seasoned technology and operations executive, to explore the intriguing world of synthetic data. We discuss its pivotal role in training AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs), and delve into the nuances of data behavior, the challenges of ensuring realism without real-world ties, and the potential of synthetic data to mitigate biases in AI training. For those interested in learning...
Unraveling the Cosmos with Stephen Wolfram: A New Theory of Everything
April 26, 2024 12:15 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBWelcome to the Crazy Wisdom podcast. I'm Stewart Alsop, and in this episode, I'm joined by Stephen Wolfram, a distinguished scientist and the founder of Wolfram Research. Throughout our conversation, we explore a range of topics including Stephen's revitalized work on a fundamental theory of physics, the profound implications of this work for understanding the universe and its laws, and the intersection of these theories with computational technology and AI. We also discuss how these advance...
AI and the Art of The Possible: A Dialogue with Albert Chun
April 22, 2024 11:28 - 43 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, had the pleasure of hosting Albert Chun, Director of Operations at Invisible Technologies. We explored the latest advancements in large language models, particularly focusing on their implications for content creation, coding, and video generation. Albert provided insights into the evolution of software engineering towards prompt engineering, the philosophical debates surrounding AI and humanity, and the impact of AI on creativit...
Southern Shifts: Exploring Tech and Expat Life with Nilrun Mardux
April 19, 2024 17:17 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBWelcome to the Crazy Wisdom podcast, I'm your host, Stewart Alsop. In this engaging episode, we're joined by Nilrun-Mardux, where we jump into a diverse array of thought-provoking topics. Our discussion ranges from Nilrun's experiences living as an expat in Argentina, the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, and the ever-evolving tech landscape, particularly the fascinating realm of decentralized computing and AI. Follow Nilrun-Mardux on twitter Check out this GPT we trained on this c...
From Algorithms to Empathy: Bridging AI and Human Understanding
April 15, 2024 12:38 - 48 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this thought-provoking episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, delve deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence with my guest, Kendra Koch. Together, we explore the nuances of AI's capabilities and its profound implications on human thought, sensory perception, and creativity. Kendra, a seasoned entrepreneur and wellness advocate, brings her rich experience and unique perspectives on how AI intersects with health and human psychology. For those interested in ...
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...