In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Matt Omernick, a pioneer in leveraging interactive technology for health and cognitive improvement. We explore his journey from traditional game development to creating transformative digital therapeutics, touching on how technology like video games and AI is reshaping cognitive health, creativity, and human potential. Matt also shares his insights into the FDA approval process for these groundbreaking tools, discusses ...
Nov 25, 2024•41 min•Season 15Ep. 41
On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop interviews Tim Bajarin, Chairman of Creative Strategies, Inc., for a fascinating exploration of the evolution of technology. The conversation spans Tim’s early career during the dawn of personal computing in the 1980s, historical reflections on pivotal inventions like Gutenberg's printing press, the legacy of Xerox PARC, and the rise of Apple’s graphical interface and desktop publishing. They also discuss the human dynamics of innov...
Nov 22, 2024•49 min•Season 15Ep. 40
On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop sits down with Ben Kohlmann, an investment partner at Qubit Capital, to discuss topics ranging from Argentina’s socio-political shifts and libertarian experimentation to frontier technologies like AI, space exploration, and energy abundance. Ben shares his insights on how technology can enhance human flourishing, grounded in both innovation and a philosophical perspective. The conversation touches on everything from cultural and historic...
Nov 18, 2024•51 min•Season 15Ep. 39
In this episode, Stewart Alsop talks with San Naidoo, who is developing foundational infrastructure for what he calls Civilization 3.0. San shares his journey from tech entrepreneurship to his life in a rural South African village, covering topics like sacred dance, intentional communities, and composting capitalism. Their conversation explores the decentralization of economic and social systems, the influence of empire culture, and the importance of fostering relational fields as we look toward...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 15Ep. 38
In this Crazy Wisdom episode, Stewart Alsop dives into a compelling conversation with guest Sterling Cooley, exploring Sterling's research and theories on the vagus nerve, ultrasound, and consciousness. Sterling introduces his Niemertin Vagus Nerve Origin Theory and the role of microtubules in consciousness. The two discuss scientific materialism, quantum mechanics, and xenon’s potential to unlock new understanding in consciousness studies. This episode takes listeners through groundbreaking ide...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 15Ep. 37
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop hosts ~littel-wolfur to explore spaced repetition, the dynamics of learning algorithms, and the philosophy behind Urbit. They break down Urbit’s promise as a peer-to-peer platform with roots in a deep, almost otherworldly commitment to resilience and a long time horizon. Alongside ~littel-wolfur’s take on memory as the strange balance of laziness and persistence, they dig into shrubbery, Urbit's latest namespace innovation, and the challenge of crea...
Nov 08, 2024•58 min•Season 15Ep. 36
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Leon Coe, founder of Amplify Intelligence, to explore the cutting edge of AI and its practical applications in workflows, agentic systems, and beyond. They discuss the evolution of autonomous agents, the shift toward combining traditional code with large language models, and how these integrations are reshaping both business processes and personal productivity. The conversation touches on the potential for AI to transform r...
Nov 04, 2024•57 min•Season 15Ep. 35
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom Podcast , Stewart Alsop is joined by Jenna Biancavilla, a multi-entrepreneur and founder in financial services and tech. They discuss Jenna’s experience navigating complex regulatory landscapes in finance, her insights into global work dynamics, and her unique approach to asset management for business owners and families. Stewart and Jenna also cover the challenges of building a tech platform from the ground up, exploring cultural and logistical hurdles along the ...
Nov 01, 2024•55 min•Season 15Ep. 34
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, speak with Leo Kayali, CEO of Invo Station, about the pioneering world of electric flying vehicles (eVTOLs). Leo shares how his early sketches evolved into a patented design for a personal electric flying vehicle, inspired by none other than Leonardo da Vinci. We dive into the challenges of scaling production, environmental impacts, and the critical role of automation and autonomy. Leo also explains the regulatory landscape, aiming f...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr•Season 15Ep. 33
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Chia Yang, co-founder of whyhow.ai, a company specializing in data infrastructure and AI-powered knowledge graphs. They discuss the pivotal role of knowledge graphs in AI, particularly in enhancing structured search and reasoning, contrasting them with more stochastic systems like large language models (LLMs). Chia explains how knowledge graphs allow for more structured, reliable connections between data, and how this impac...
Oct 25, 2024•41 min•Season 15Ep. 32
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, welcome Reaxionario, a Twitter personality deeply immersed in Argentine politics and geopolitics. We discuss Argentina's turbulent political history, from the rise of Peronism to the current economic policies under Javier Milei. Our conversation weaves through the complexities of socialism, populism, and the global shifts in economic power, touching on the failures of central banking, the erosion of middle-class values, and the emerging counterc...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 15Ep. 31
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Jonathan Dickinson, a specialist in Ibogaine treatment and co-founder/CEO of Ambio Life Sciences and Teregnosis. They discuss the history and therapeutic uses of Iboga and Ibogaine, focusing on its effects in treating heroin addiction, traumatic brain injury, and chronic pain. Jonathan also shares insights into the cultural origins of Iboga, its use in traditional Bwiti ceremonies, and how modern approaches, particularly hi...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 30
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes guest Neal Davies, a former computer science professor and nuclear engineering PhD, currently working at the Urbit Foundation. Their conversation covers a range of intriguing topics including the Deseret Alphabet, a phonetic alphabet from the 19th century, Neal’s experiences balancing generalist and specialist roles, and the influence of AI in both his work and the world at large. Neal also shares his insights on syntax, sy...
Oct 14, 2024•58 min•Season 15Ep. 29
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom , Stewart Alsop III interviews Kelvin Lwin, the founder and CEO of Alin.ai. Their conversation ranges from Kelvin's experiences at NVIDIA and his deep knowledge of hardware-software integration to broader philosophical discussions about the future of AI, spirituality, and wisdom. Kelvin touches on how AI and technological advancements are shaping not just industries, but society and consciousness itself. They also explore how AI could personalize experiences and l...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 15Ep. 27
On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop interviews Yaron Brook, chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and host of "The Yaron Brook Show" on YouTube. They explore a range of topics including the recent political developments in Argentina with the rise of libertarian figure Javier Milei, the intersection of libertarianism and religion, and critiques of anarcho-capitalism. Yaron Brook also shares his thoughts on how culture and politics shape freedom, the significance of reason, and the ro...
Oct 08, 2024•57 min•Season 15Ep. 28
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I'm Stewart Alsop, and my guest is Nathan Mintz, CEO and co-founder of CX2. We explore the fascinating world of defense technology, the evolution of electronic warfare, and how consumer tech is reshaping the battlefield. Nathan shares insights from his experiences, including his work with CX2, a company focused on building affordable, scalable electronic warfare systems for modern conflicts. We also touch on military tech's impact on broader societal trends and d...
Oct 04, 2024•50 min•Season 15Ep. 26
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop speaks with Diego Fernandez, co-creator of QuarkID and the Secretary of Innovation for Buenos Aires. They discuss the future of innovation in Buenos Aires, focusing on how technology can simplify citizen interactions with the government and empower individuals through control over their identity with Web3. The conversation explores the potential of decentralized technologies like blockchain to transform government services and create new...
Sep 30, 2024•52 min•Season 15Ep. 25
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop chats with Ian Mason, who works on architecture and delivery of AI and ML solutions, including LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). They explore topics like the evolution of knowledge graphs, how AI models like BERT and newer foundational models function, and the challenges of integrating deterministic systems with language models. Ian explains his process of creating solutions for clients, particularly using RAG and LLMs to support automa...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 23
On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Ben Ford and Michael Greenberg for a dynamic conversation. Ben is the founder of Mission Control Dev, and Michael is the founder of Third Brain, a company focused on automating business operations. We explore a variety of topics, including the real meaning of "artificial intelligence," how AI is impacting various industries, and whether we truly have AI today. Michael introduces his concept of "Third Brain," a digital layer of oper...
Sep 23, 2024•59 min•Season 15Ep. 22
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Phil Filippak, a software arcanist and knowledgemancer from Ideaflow. The conversation covers a range of topics, including knowledge management, the discipline behind organizing knowledge, personal systems for note-taking, and the impact of AI on programming and game development. Phil shares his experiences with tools like Obsidian and discusses the balance between creative exploration and over-systematization in managing information...
Sep 20, 2024•54 min•Season 15Ep. 21
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop speaks with Anand Dwivedi, a Senior Data Scientist at ICE, returning for his second appearance. The conversation covers a range of topics including the evolution of machine learning models, the integration of AI into operating systems, and how innovations like Neuralink may reshape our understanding of human-machine interaction. Anand also touches on the role of cultural feedback in shaping human learning, the implications of distributed...
Sep 16, 2024•59 min•Season 15Ep. 20
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes guest Neal Davies, a former computer science professor and nuclear engineering PhD, currently working at the Urbit Foundation. Their conversation covers a range of intriguing topics including the Deseret Alphabet, a phonetic alphabet from the 19th century, Neal’s experiences balancing generalist and specialist roles, and the influence of AI in both his work and the world at large. Neal also shares his insights on syntax, sy...
Sep 16, 2024•58 min•Season 15Ep. 19
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop interviews Jeno Giordano, an adventurer with a diverse background in fitness, underwater welding, offshore construction, and institutional finance. Jeno shares his incredible journey, beginning with how he faced his fear of drowning by becoming an underwater welder. He recounts the adrenaline-filled moments of working deep in the ocean, from demolition dives to narrowly avoiding life-threatening situations. They also explore his transition to workin...
Sep 13, 2024•58 min•Season 15Ep. 18
On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Achref Trabelsi, an AI engineer at Jobleads from Tunisia. They cover a wide range of topics, starting with the ancient history of Carthage, the dynamics of the Roman Empire, and the long-standing cultural ties in North Africa. The conversation then transitions into modern-day machine learning, AI developments, and Achref’s personal journey in the AI space. They also touch on broader philosophical themes, including the impact of AI ...
Sep 09, 2024•57 min•Season 15Ep. 17
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Jack, a tech enthusiast and founder of Vaporware, who also goes by Wereness on Twitter. The conversation spans topics such as Sweden’s historical roots in Viking culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and technological innovation. They discuss Jack’s insights into Swedish history, internet culture, and the origins of platforms like The Pirate Bay. The conversation eventually moves into Jack's focus on building the future of decentraliz...
Sep 07, 2024•54 min•Season 15Ep. 16
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop sits down with Aaron Fried, founder of Dainty Diamond and former founder of a company acquired by High Touch. The conversation weaves through topics like remote work and the appeal of Buenos Aires, the evolution of e-commerce, and the challenges of knowledge management in the digital age. Aaron shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on how technology influences human connections and the future of business. If you're...
Sep 02, 2024•43 min•Season 15Ep. 15
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop welcomes John Hyde, founder of Turf, to discuss the fascinating intersection of decentralized technology and virtual worlds. John shares the origin story of Turf, a virtual world built on Urbit, and delves into his experiences as a developer navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that Urbit presents. The conversation also touches on topics such as the future of decentralized computing, the business potential of Turf, and even...
Aug 30, 2024•55 min•Season 15Ep. 14
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom , host Stewart Alsop is joined by Zach Rynes, known online as "Chainlink God," a community liaison for Chainlink. The conversation explores the critical role of Chainlink as a decentralized oracle network that connects blockchain-based smart contracts to real-world data, enhancing their functionality and enabling applications in DeFi, cross-chain interoperability, and beyond. The episode also touches on the broader implications of smart contracts for the legal sys...
Aug 26, 2024•48 min•Season 15Ep. 13
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop chats with Taren Pang, a full-stack developer with a rich background in architecture, Web3, and AI. The discussion covers the evolving role of algorithms in shaping our online experiences, the importance of transparent AI and blockchain technologies, and how tools like Urbit and Bitcoin could reshape business in a decentralized world. Taren also shares insights on programming with AI and his journey of transitioning from architecture to ...
Aug 23, 2024•53 min•Season 15Ep. 12
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes back Erik Newton for a profound conversation on consciousness, personal growth, and the nature of reality. Together, they explore the challenges of expanding awareness, balancing intention with surrender, and the philosophical implications of emerging technologies like Neuralink. Erik shares his deep reflections on fatherhood, the complexities of human suffering, and the pursuit of peace in a chaotic world. For more insight...
Aug 19, 2024•54 min•Season 15Ep. 11
