Jim O'Shaughnessy - How do you talk about the unnamed Tao?
This was so much fun. If you like this episode I highly recommend following Jim on Twitter at @jposhaughnessy
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Crazy Wisdom
In 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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Russell Ladson - How will we interact with computers through VR?
Really interesting interview with Russell about his company Drop which is building the next virtual computing operating system for when we make the switch to computing through VR.
Jul 01, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 71
David E. Weekly: CEO and Cofounder of Medcorder
I sit down with David Weekly who has a long history of operating experience in Silicon Valley and his new startup Medcorder is very interesting. I think you will like this episode!
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Laura Behrens Wu - CEO & Cofounder of Shippo
We talk about our thoughts on a book called Exhalation by Ted Chiang which goes into the influence of technology on our lives. I highly recommend this episode, the book, and finding out more about Shippo if you need help shipping.
Jun 24, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Allen Saakyan - Host of Simulation Series
This is a special dual interview that I did with Allen Saakyan, the host of the Simulation Series which you can find on Youtube.
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Safi Bahcall - The stress of firing a loonshot!
Safi is the author of a book I highly recommend you check out which talks about innovations in organizations. Usually, I don't interview authors with newly released books because that's a podcast trap, but making the exception with Safi because this book is a must-read.
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Charlie Pinto - The Art of Becoming
I sat down with Charlie Pinto and have a conversation about how to become a whole person not the fractured selves we often find ourselves thinking we are.
Jun 14, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Yoni: Founder of Podcast Notes - Taking notes on the best podcasts
Really enjoyed sitting down with Yoni, the founder of podcast notes and getting his wisdom about the world of podcasting and how he started it. So interesting!
Jun 10, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Peter McCormack - The Stress of Running a Bitcoin Podcast
I talked with Peter McCormack about the stress of running his popular "What Bitcoin Did" podcast.
Jun 07, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Brett J Fox - Lessons from a True Operator
I really enjoyed this interview with Brett Fox because he is an operator through and through and speaks the truth from his decades of experience building business from the ground up and being a fixer who comes in and fixes businesses that need fixing.
Jun 03, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Marc Bitanga - What is marketing and how does it work?
I sit down with Marc Bitanga, the host of the Growing Pains podcast, and talk to him about the first principles of marketing and how he views the relationship between stress and creativity.
May 31, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Sahil Lavingia - CEO of Gumroad: What happens when you move from SF to Provo, Utah?
Sahil is really sharp and definitely has his head on straight. He has a lot of wisdom to share here about painting, life, and startups.
May 27, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Jude Gomila: CEO of Golden - Polymaths at work
Really loved digging deep into Jude's philosophy on life and work as well as how Golden is going to organize the world's information like no one has done before.
May 24, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Ryan Delk of Omni - Our Thoughts on Creativity Inc
I sit down with Ryan Delk after both of us read Creativity Inc By Ed Catmull. This is part of a series I'm doing where I ask someone what they are reading, we read it, and then have a conversation about it. Creativity Inc truly inspired me. It is like a guidebook for how to be creative when other people are involved. So many gems.
May 20, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 64
What would you learn if you took notes on the best podcasts?
The guys at Podcast Notes take notes on the best podcasts on the planet as a business and I thought it would be interesting to interview them about all the things they have learned. Check it out for a good synthesis of the best knowledge being produced at the moment.
May 17, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 64
How does uncertainty lead to stress and how can we cope?
I sit down with Annie Duke who is an author about randomness and uncertainty and how to work intelligently with these things while also trying to live a good life.
May 13, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Dr. Cameron Sepah: Part II - ACT: A Radical Approach to Anxiety -
This is part 2 of a special series I did with Dr. Cameron Sepah about Stress and how to work with it intelligently. This particular episode goes into Dr Sepah's particular specialty, ACT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which Dr. Sepah uses both clinically in his private practice and studies its efficacy at UCSF.
May 10, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Dr. Cameron Sepah - Part I: The Science of Stress and Resilience
This is one of my favorite episodes because Dr. Cameron Sepah has done years of training on the topic of my show and just puts it all out there. All the evidenced-based knowledge we have on what stress is and the most effective ways we can work with it. Not only that but Dr. Sepah has operating experience in how to build a company in addition to clinical and academic experience in this field. This is the truth straight from someone who has experience in both theory and practice. Very good idea t...
May 10, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 64
What happens when you move West?
I interview Nate about why he is always a customer of a product before he works or invests in the company that creates that product. We also talk about nature, fitness, ego, the gold rush and much more.
May 06, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 63
Are nuclear weapons an existential threat to humanity?
This is part of a special series I'm doing where I ask someone what they are reading, I read it, and then we have a conversation about it. Jake Chapman and I both read the book Doomsday Machine by Daniel Ellsberg about the regulation and governance around Nuclear Weapons in the United States and abroad.
May 03, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 63
What did Jung have to say about stress?
Stay away from this episode if you dislike exposing yourself to things you probably consider to be "Woo". This content isn't for you. Here I talk to Howard Teich and we talk about Jung and I even do a little online therapy for everyone to see the process!
Apr 29, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Arianna Simpson
I talk with Arianna Simpson about her contrarian views on remote work as well as the current crypto market and the most interesting projects which have benefited from the quiet of the bear market.
Apr 26, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Nicholas Brysiewicz of the Long Now Foundation
This is part of a new series where I ask someone what they are reading, I read it, and then we record a conversation to get the main points of the book. The point is to let you the listener get access to the wisdom of a book without necessarily reading it. We both read the book "The New Dark Age" by James Bridle about the unintended consequences of technology.
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 62
Kunal (@crazypolymath)
I really enjoyed sitting down with Kuval who lives in India and is spitting fire on Twitter about how to make money doing what you love. We get into that as well as first principles, and the transmission of morals in the time of globalization.
Apr 19, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Does a chip on your shoulder help you become successful?
Vinay is one smart dude and lays down the knowledge about neural networks as well as the stress of growing up in the middle of Illinois as a person of color. Also how that lead him to be who he is today and propels him towards success. This guy has a lot of valuable things to say.
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 61
Kapil Gupta
Another episode with Kapil Gupta laying down the Truth with a capital T
Apr 12, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 60
How will technology make us more mindful?
Sumon is an Angel Investor and Entrepreneur, Current Chief revenue office in Plato design and had invested in 25 companies in AI, the extension of human life, and many others. We talk about the intersection of wisdom practices that are thousands of years old and modern technology.
Apr 08, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 59
How to balance intuition with the intellect?
Just interviewed @kylebrussell about his thoughts on the relationship between stress and creativity. This was one of my favorite interviews. His reading and the way he uses the knowledge he gains from reading is truly astonishing. Insights as follows. Mental models: best way to learn is to see how the mental models of others have failed or succeeded and then update your own mental model based on that. There are drawbacks to only playing with mental models. This is where intuition comes in. Intui...
Apr 01, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Kapil Gupta
Woah. This one was the hardest interview I've ever done. Kapil warned me that what he had to share was not what any of my other guests had shared before and he was right. I actually had to cut out 8 minutes of the interview because all that could be heard was silence and heavy breathing as a tried to integrate the intense truth he shared. My life has changed drastically in the few days since I have done this interview. Yours will too if you listen to this. You have been warned....
Mar 29, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 57
How can Daoism make us less stressed and more creative?
Paul drops some knowledge on how to find yourself, live more creatively while being less stressed, and find your purpose here on the planet. Really deep. I hope you enjoy.
Mar 25, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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