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Narrative is code for the human brain. That's not a metaphor. That's Neal Stephenson's argument — and he's spent 40 years writing at that intersection. Before writing, before the internet, humans were already building a shared memory around a fire. The ability to take a near-death experience and hand it to someone else — so they don't have to live it themselves — is the most powerful evolutionary...

Welcome to this engaging conversation between Christopher and Christian, where we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses and leaders today. Christopher shares his journey in leadership, corporate culture, and transformation, shedding light on how companies can tackle the "art of the impossible." From unlearning old habits to embracing new ways of thinking, this episode...

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew to discuss everything from tech bootcamps, breaking into the tech industry, to the power of community and culture in learning. Andrew shares his journey of helping others succeed in tech, and we dive deep into the importance of solving high-leverage problems, building meaningful communities, and the value of hands-on, immersive learning. We also touch on bal...

In this insightful episode, Shane returns to the show to discuss the delicate balance AI must strike between personalization and universal values. The conversation explores how social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook handle personalization, the implications for AI, and the challenges of maintaining transparency and accountability. The discussion also delves into the significance of the rob...

Zack Swafford, founder of Dart, delves into the transformative power of AI in project management and the promising future of AI-driven tools. Dart is a cutting-edge project management platform that leverages AI to automate repetitive tasks and enhance project workflows. In this insightful conversation, Zack discusses the concept of agency in AI, the challenges posed by chat-based user interfaces,...

In this engaging conversation, Eugene and Cristian delve into the world of open-source AI models. They explore the intricate challenges of training and operating large language models, highlighting the delicate balance between regulation and innovation in the AI industry. The discussion offers insights into the complexities of AI development, emphasizing the need for thoughtful dialogue and collab...

In this conversation, Cristian and Shayne discuss the foundational role of data in AI and the challenges associated with data provenance and curation. They explore the organization and sourcing of data sets, the complexities of filtering and balancing data, and the legal and ethical implications of data usage. They also touch on the importance of transparency, accountability, and independent evalu...

A conversation with Descript Customer Success Manager Marcello Farrell about editing, the role of the editor, the art of editing, editing workflows, AI Powered editing and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) About the Gu...

The conversation follows Prakash, aka Mr. @8teAPi, who shifts from a pseudonymous Twitter identity to his real one. It covers online identity, the AGI race, viral tweet strategies, techno-optimism, AI's potential, and post-COVID economic trends. Prakash discusses AI development challenges, job displacement, and the financial system's resilience, emphasizing the importance of open-source AI and tra...

A conversation with composer and traveling musician Ben Cosgrove about music, composition, traveling, creative careers, landscapes, portraits, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) About the Guest: Ben Cosgrove is a tr...

On Speaking, feat Tucker Bryant | TRACES Appendix 34 PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) About the Episode: Join us in this heartwarming reunion between Tucker Bryant and Cristian, as they explore their transformative journeys from their college days to b...

About the Episode: In a compelling discussion, Ken Liu explores the profound relationship between AI, art, and storytelling, emphasizing that humans inherently process experiences as narratives rather than data. This narrative predisposition profoundly influences our decision-making and societal values. Throughout the conversation, the transformative power of storytelling is discussed not only as...

A conversation with Dr. Michael Schoof about biology research, DNA, aging, innovative therapeutics, ethical considerations, and more. Two things: - PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) - Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) As always, find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Michael Scho...

A conversation with Vincent Murphy about AI, technology, information theory, society, pessimism, exponentiality, and online friendships. Two things: - PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) - Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) As always, find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Being in...

A conversation with Cliff Dunning about ancient history, known and unknown civilizations, the consensus view of history, challenges to that view, charting a path toward the future, embracing our destiny, and more. Two things: - PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) - Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCN...

PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) As always, find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Episode: A conversation with Archbishop Gregory Venables about faith, Christianity, truth and logic, objective reality, Paraguay, education, and more. About the Guest: G...

PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) About the Episode: A conversation with AI engineer and founder Santiago Racca about nutrition, the importance of balance and flexibility in diet, the benefits of progressive overload in exercise, and the broader implica...

On Podcasting, feat. Pablo Perdomo (of Autentico Media) | TRACES Appendix 27 PRE-ORDER TRACES: A PSY-FI NOVEL NOW (https://ccblife.gumroad.com/l/traces) Also, who are you? Get a draft of TRACES if you fill out this form (https://forms.gle/rFnVFrCNUAJz7Fvn7) About the Episode: A conversation with Pablo Perdomo about creative entrepreneurship, the arts, media, podcasting, creativity, meaning, symbol...

On Research, feat. Jesse Rodriguez | Traces, Appendix 26 A conversation with Nuclear Engineer Jesse Rodriguez about research, physics, nuclear fusion, optical computing, plasma, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Jesse A. Rodríguez is a faculty member by courtesy in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State U...

On Conflict, feat. Stan Christensen | Traces, Appendix 25 A conversation with Stan Christiansen about negotiation, difficult conversations, conflict resolution, relationship management, ethics, questioning our assumptions, and more. Find me at: cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Stan Christiansen teaches Negotiation at Stanford. He was the Co-Founder and Managing Director for Arbor Advisors (arbor...

On Fiction, feat. Eliot Peper | Traces, Appendix 24 A conversation with Eliot Peper about writing fiction, creativity, the Bay Area, the feedback loop between technology and society, independent art, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Eliot Peper is a novelist based in Pacifica, CA. He is the author of Foundry, Reap3r, Veil, Breach, Borderless, Bandwidth, Cumulus, Neon Fever D...

On Physics, feat. Garrett Lisi | Traces, Appendix 23 A conversation with Garrett Lisi about the shape of the universe, physics, waves, surfing, science, math, beauty, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Garrett Lisi is an American theoretical physicist known for "An Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything." It proposes a unified field theory combining a grand unification theo...

On Character, feat. Louis Reyes McWilliams | Traces, Appendix 22 A conversation with Louis Reyes McWilliams about characters, acting, character (the personality trait), writing, interpreting a character, art, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Louis Reyes McWilliams is an actor, filmmaker, and teaching artist based in Los Angeles. As an actor, Louis has worked extensively in t...

On Symbolic Systems, feat. Prof. Mike Frank | Traces, Appendix 21 A conversation with Prof. Mike Frank about Symbolic Systems, the connectedness between things, language learning, the limits of logic, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Michael C. Frank is Benjamin Scott Crocker Professor of Human Biology in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University and Director of th...

On Movement, feat. Sifu Tim Richards | Traces, Appendix 20 A conversation with Sifu Tim Richards about Martial arts, movement, holistic wellness, breath, balance, violence, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.life About the Guest: Tim Richards is a certified strength coach and personal trainer and has been training in various martial arts for over forty years. He began his journey with Progressive F...