You once asked me: Are you still searching for home? In this episode, I try to answer you. It’s not a guidebook to Lisbon. It’s a voice memo from a night tram. A letter from a café table. A footnote scrawled under a fado song. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, or longed for a place that doesn’t quite exist — maybe, like me, you’ll find something in this city that gently holds your questions, without rushing to answer them.
In this episode, we welcome Alyssa Phelps, an artist and former professional in international trade research and taxation. Currently based at the Network School, Alyssa shares her passion for women's health, sustainable fashion, and creative arts, including her journey into tufted art and silversmithing. Topics Covered: 1. Women's Health and Period Products: - Alyssa's personal journey into investigating the safety of period products. - Key findings on harmful substances in period products, incl...
In this conversation, Björn Öeste discusses the Darksun.is project, an AI agent designed to explore esoteric knowledge and connect disparate ideas. The project includes a meme coin and aims to enrich the marketplace of ideas by uncovering suppressed knowledge. Björn Öeste shared the significance of the #binary meme, the role of the AI agent Holmes, and the importance of community engagement through gamification content. He also touches on decentralized archaeology and the collaborative nature of...
INTRO My guests today are Mili and Neter , my classmates from the Network School. In this episode, we reflect on our experiences so far, dive into some exciting ideas from our lectures and discussions, and share our personal journeys in crypto and beyond. Whether you're curious about the Network School or the future of decentralised living, this episode has something for you. WE DISCUSSED: Two months in: Our lives at the Network School and daily routines Highlights from student-led events and ho...
Intro My guests today are Berkeley Wanner and Sterlin Lujan . In this episode, we discussed their journeys into cryptocurrency, the influence of Balaji's ideas, and their experiences within the Network School. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Network School and Guests 02:50 Philosophical Foundations of Cryptocurrency 06:39 Experiences with Balaji's Ideas 10:07 Application Process for Network School 13:49 Daily Life and Structure at Network School 34:47 Expectations and Future of Network School 39:...
My guest today is Jack Connor, a linguist, programmer, and author who speaks more than seven languages and has built various AI language technologies. In 2023, Jack launched a project to preserve endangered languages, believing that losing a language means losing an entire culture. Outside of his work, Jack is also a semi-professional skateboarder and has lived in ten countries. TIMELINE 00:57 Introduction to Language Preservation and LLMs 03:23 The Importance of Navajo Language and Its History ...
My guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer. In today’s episode, we talked about… Behind the Scenes : An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex . Carl Jung’s Influence : How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading of The Red Book . Modern Impact : What makes Carl Jung's work particularly compelling for today's artists and creatives? William Blake Encounter : T...
In May this year, in Manchester, I witnessed an aurora reminiscent of angels descending to earth. Later, I came across trending news on X about a blue meteor appearing in Portugal. Coupled with constantly seeing fractal geometries in purple, gold, and green during breathwork sessions, and Buddhist mandala patterns, I've been in a dreamlike state, prompting me to ask myself deeply: What exactly is our universe up to? During a recent breathwork session, I suddenly saw my Huachuma (San Pedro) guide...
Based on the advice of an online mentor who suggests exploring influential books called 'earthquake books'—those that can significantly shake and impact our perspectives—one such powerful book is the profound works of Carl Jung. As I explore Jung's works, certain sections of his books have left a lasting mark on how I perceive things, resonating deeply with my journey. So I recorded this episode to share my learnings. Books/articles mentioned in this episode: Memories, Dreams, Reflections: An Au...
My guest today is Liv Wang, a renowned Premier League journalist with a massive following of millions. I've been a follower of Liv's work for quite some time now, admiring her unique content creation and interviewing style with Premier League footballers. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Liv in person during my visit to Manchester. Needless to say, it was an enlightening experience. So get ready for an insightful conversation about her journey, experiences, and perspectives in the world o...
Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming three individuals to our conversation. Joining us are Luis Eduardo Arruda, not only a head Coach but also a co-owner of @thebakerycrossfit . Alongside him is Melissa Haun, a formidable athlete representing the Bakery Athletics team. And last but not least, we have Diogo Costa, who wears dual hats as both a data analyst at Revolut and an athlete within the Bakery Athletics team. This podcast is being recorded live at Bakery Cafe. If you happen to be nearby...
If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern. ― William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell In recent times, we've immersed ourselves in deep discussions challenging traditional beliefs and values. Concepts such as meditation, metaphysics, and the power of myths have taken precedence in our conversations. There's a growing acknowledgment of the limits of rea...
Today, I'm joined by Devin Martin, the visionary behind Lifestyle Integrity and a distinguished executive life coach. In this episode, we talked about… Delving into some key moments or practices that have significantly shaped the course of Devin’s personal growth and transformative journey. Why it's crucial for people to pause and limit external stimuli in their pursuit of clarity and self-understanding? Reflecting on our experiences with psychedelics (Ayuhuasca), how do we contemplate the evolu...
Kia Ora, Ni Hao, and Hello! Welcome to a special edition of the Chiwi Journal podcast, recorded live at the ETHGlobal Istanbul Hackathon. In this episode, I bring you exclusive interviews with the brilliant minds who won scholarships from the Take Off Web3 program and are building exciting projects here. Join me now to delve into their inspiring ventures and creations and learn about their fascinating Web3 journeys. Speakers: @HooCrypto @Simonpuebla_ @nastyarods @vDarph @filmacedo Special thanks...
My guest today is Fabrizio Rinaldi and Francesco Di Lorenzo . They are serial tech founders and currently focus on building a writing, scheduling & publishing tool on 𝕏 and LinkedIn, Typefully . In today’s episode, we talked about… Explore the story of Fabrizio and Francesco’s initial X (Twitter) encounter, which led to the co-founding of business. Learn about the inspiration behind Typefully and discover key features designed to enhance the writing experience for users. Delve into the dile...
My guest today is Ellen Chen. Ellen is the cofounder of the lifestyle brand Sapiens. With a background in biomed and bioengineering, Ellen also serves as a science communicator, connecting with a broad online audience. In today’s episode, we talked about… Ellen's background in biology and how it influenced her journey into entrepreneurship and healthy living. The inspiration behind Ellen's healthy lifestyle brand, Sapiens, and its mission. Key principles and practices of a healthy lifestyle that...
My guest today is Mona Sobhani. She is a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist, researcher, and accomplished author with a rich and diverse professional background spanning over 15 years. Her wide-ranging interests have led her to explore the intersections of science, technology, spirituality, and human behaviour. In today’s episode, we talked about… Mona's remarkable transformation from a scientific materialist to a spiritual seeker. Key moments and experiences that triggered this worldview sh...
My guest today is Tereza. She's the owner of a trendy cafe called "Put_it_on_Lisbon" in my neighborhood. That's where I first met her and became a regular customer at her cool little shop. Tereza is originally from the Czech Republic and has lived in the Netherlands, Australia, and Portugal for many years. In today’s episode, we talked about… What inspired Tereza to open "Put_it_on_Lisbon" in Lisbon? "Put_it_on_Lisbon" is not just a cafe; it's a community hub. What is Tereza’s vision behind crea...
My guest today is Dylan O'Sullivan . Dylan is a media specialist at OSV , guest lecturer at Write of Passage, columnist at a few major media outlets and the creator behind a writing-focused brand Essayful . In today’s episode, we talked about… How does Write of Passage help us embark on our online writing journey? Exploring our initial love for reading and writing, and our earliest memories of writing. Contrasting experiences of studying English Literature in different countries. A friendly conv...
My guest today is Ron Rivers. He is the author of Self-actualization in the Age of Crisis and a member of SpiritDAO . In today's episode, we discussed the following: What inspired Ron to write a book about "Self-Actualization in the Age of Crisis"? And how do we define self-actualization in today's setting? How does the pursuit of self-actualization differ during times of crisis compared to more stable periods? Additionally, how do spiritual and societal hierarchies impact the evolution of human...
My guest today is Pedro Oliveira . Pedro is the Co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol , a web3 professional platform where builders and creators can create their on-chain resumes and find the meaningful connections and support they need to succeed. I met Pedro in person when I moved to Lisbon and participated in many web3-related events and conferences organised by him and his company. In today's episode, we discussed the following: Many people are sceptical about Web3. What is Pedro's opinion o...
My guest today is David Senra . David is the returning guest of Chiwi Journal ( episode #131 ). He hosts the Founders podcast, where listeners can learn lessons from historical and modern figures based on David's selection of a biography of an entrepreneur. Last time, we focused on the top lessons previous founders can teach current founders and the most inspiring stories among 200+ stories David read. This time, we discussed: David’s top highlight of 2022 (the sixth year since he ran the podcas...
My guest today is Doug Antin , the Founder and Author of TSI Global Media, who writes The Sovereign Individual Weekly Newsletter, picking up where The Sovereign Individual left off and exploring the digital transformation in real-time. Doug is the return guest of my podcast . Last time, we discussed how to become a sovereign individual, digital transformation trends, cultivating multiple income streams and writing a newsletter. In today’s episode, we discussed the following: A quick review of th...
My guest today is Angelo Alessio . He is the co-founder and protocol architect at buildcities.network , which allows anyone in web3 to overlay their digital communities on top of existing cities. We discussed: What is the build_cities ? What are the four phases of building this protocol for startup cities? **** How build_cities can facilitate an online community for meetups and crowdfunding IRL? What are the three types of startup cities? In build_cities, why keep the current city maps rather th...
My guest today is Chen Qiufan , also known as Stanley Chan. He is an award-winning Chinese science fiction writer, columnist, and scriptwriter. Chen's fiction, described as "science fiction realism", focuses on individuals' internal struggles during times of accelerated change. And recently, he collaborated with Kai-Fu Lee to co-write and publish a novel called AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future. We discussed: How did Qiufan and Kai-fu come up with the idea to co-write a sci-fi book, and what a...
This is the special episode featured a guest speaker Eric Jorgenson at 1729writers Cohort 2. 1729writers is a group of writers inside of the 1 729 online community. We explore issues related to the Network State, seek truth, wealth and health and share our ideas and thoughts in public. It’s a great pleasure to have Eric attend one of our weekly community calls and discuss his process of writing the Almanack of Naval Ravikant and the Almanack of Balaji Srinivasan , the framework of leverage and p...
My guest today is Tom Morgan . Tom is the return guest, and we discussed Joseph Cambell, Carl Jung, Jorden Peterson and Iain McGilchrist in episode #129. Today, we talked about… Commentary on David Fuller's article about Jordan Peterson from two people who are relatively familiar with JP's works. Revisit the Hero Journey coined by Joseph Campbell. Why is it dangerous to apply pattern recognition skills to things we don't fully understand? How shall we deconstruct myth and live between myth and m...
Kia Ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I’m your host Camellia Yang . My guest today is Derek Sivers . Derek has been a musician , producer, circus performer , entrepreneur , TED speaker , and book publisher. He’s an author of four books, Anything You Want , Your Music and People, Hell Yeah or No , and How to Live . In today’s episode, we talked about… The benefit of keep moving across the world and breaking the rules. How do different cities shape one’s identity and expa...
My guest today is Bear Liu . Bear is a product designer and design mentor. He hosts an award-winning podcast show called BearTalk , focused on sharing his learnings and ideas in design and personal experiences in reading and parenting. In this episode, we talked about: How do Chinese people pick up their English names? From working at a ‘tier 18’ city in China as a designer and building a business in web2 to migrant to New Zealand to raise a family —- Bear’s story as an immigrant. How to navigat...
My guest today is Lauren Razavi . Lauren is a writer, speaker and strategist working at the intersection of technology, business, policy, and human behaviour. She is the author of the book Global Natives and writes the Counterflows newsletter about borderless living. Lauren was an early adopter of remote work and has lived as a digital nomad since 2013. Currently, she is Executive Director of Plumia , the mission to build an internet country for digital nomads, at the Y Combinator alumni company...
