Crazy Wisdom

Crazy Wisdom

Have you found yourself experiencing a lot of stress recently? Do you want to be more creative? Stewart Alsop interviews successful creatives to find out how they work with and manage the stress that is inherent in creative work. He investigates the questions: "What is the connection between stress and creativity?"

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April 26, 2024 91 mins

Welcome 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 intersecti...

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    In 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 s...

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    Welcome 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.

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    In 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...

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    Welcome 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, share...

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    Welcome 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 Gl...

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    In 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 techn...

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    In 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 fina...

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    This 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 delv...

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    In 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’ involvem...

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    In 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' learn...

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    In 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 creat...

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    In 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 s...

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    The 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 acce...

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    In 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 programmi...

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    In 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 ...

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    In 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 e...

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    This 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 amou...

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    Steven 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 experie...

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    February 9, 2024 51 mins

    In 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 o...

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