Crazy Wisdom

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom , Stewart Alsop welcomes Christopher Canal, co-founder of Equistamp, for a deep discussion on the current state of AI evaluations (evals), the rise of agents, and the safety challenges surrounding large language models (LLMs). Christopher breaks down how LLMs function, the significance of scaffolding for AI agents, and the complexities of running evals without data...

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Christopher Demetrakos, founder and CEO of Manzanita KK, a neuroscience-based marketing consultancy in Japan. Together, they explore a wide range of topics, including the evolution of marketing from intuition-driven strategies to neurochemistry-based resonance, the mechanics of human decision-making, and the implications...

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop chats with Gianluca Minoprio, the innovative mind behind Amanu and AmanuPay, a payment app aiming to make digital currency as seamless as cash. The conversation spans groundbreaking technology like ultrasound for contactless payments, the philosophy of currency competition inspired by Hayek's The Denationalization of Money , and the i...

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop chats with Matthew Gialich, co-founder and CEO of AstroForge, about the fascinating world of asteroid mining. They explore how advances in technology and reduced launch costs are enabling humanity to tap into the untapped resources of metallic asteroids, the challenges of deep space operations, and the long-term vision for making aste...

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop talks with guest Saila about Argentina's fascinating socio-economic dynamics, its chaotic history, and potential future under the current government. Topics range from Argentina's unique financial practices—like the "blue dollar" system and the impact of inflation on everyday life—to global geopolitical shifts, the role of bureaucracy, and...

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop welcomes back guest David Hundley, a principal engineer at a Fortune 500 company specializing in innovative machine learning applications. The conversation spans topics like techno-humanism, the future interplay of consciousness and artificial intelligence, and the societal implications of technologies like neural interfaces and large language models....

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with returning guest Terrence Yang for a wide-ranging discussion on critical financial and societal issues. They explore the state of U.S. federal debt, drawing comparisons to historical periods like World War II, and consider modern-day parallels with Argentina's economic struggles and the election of Javier Milei. The conv...

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Swati Chaturvedi, CEO of Propel X, to explore the world of deep tech, frontier technology, and the forces shaping the future of human progress. Swati shares her decade-long journey in deep tech, reflecting on how the term evolved as a response to the "tech startup" boom, and discusses her focus on companies leveraging breakth...

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Katelynne Schuler, a thinker and innovator in the realms of psychology, religion, and philosophy. The conversation spans a wide range of compelling topics, including the layered nuances of Korean social hierarchy, the evolution of political language, and the shifting ideologies within Western conservatism. They explore th...

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop reconnects with Eric Fisher, one of the show’s earliest guests. Their conversation weaves through profound topics like the evolution of AI, the potential consequences of large language models (LLMs), and how AI might reshape both spirituality and education. Eric shares reflections from his time at Facebook, offering behind-the-scenes...

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Yury Selivanov, the CEO and co-founder of EdgeDB, for a fascinating discussion about the reinvention of relational databases. Yury explains how EdgeDB addresses modern application development challenges by improving developer experience and rethinking decades-old database paradigms. They explore how foundational technolog...

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop chats with Alexander, a Gen Z innovator passionate about technology, particularly AI and blockchain. Together, they explore Alexander’s creative approach to tackling challenges like reading dense white papers, the dynamics of AI in software engineering, and the philosophical implications of emerging tech, from blockchain’s elegant sim...

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Dr. David Ulrich Ziegler, an independent consultant specializing in the intersection of cyber and physical utility systems. The conversation spans a range of topics including the intricacies of power grids, the historical evolution of electrical systems, and the future of energy, touching on nuclear power, solar panels, and the emerg...

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. Ma...

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...

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 innovatio...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, an...

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 h...

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, touchi...

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 o...