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Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, consciousness, philosophy, and technology with thinkers, builders, and seekers. Hosted by Stewart Alsop III — conversations spanning AI agents, Advaita Vedanta, geopolitics, cryptography, network states, and the future of sovereign technology. 660+ episodes and counting.

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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with returning guest Ekue Kpodar for their third conversation together, covering a wide range of topics at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and the evolving informa... more

Stewart Alsop sat down with Michael Shackelford to discuss their experiences building applications through vibe coding—the practice of using AI to create software without traditional programming expertise. Stewart, who runs the AI Whispers community ... more

Stewart Alsop interviews Nizar, CEO of Pixel Robotics, on the Crazy Wisdom Podcast to explore the intersection of AI, robotics, and perception. The conversation covers a wide range of technical topics including how transformers enable multimodal repr... more

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Joshua Bate, founder of Bonfires.ai and DeciWorld, for a wide-ranging conversation covering knowledge management, graph technology, ontologies, decentralized science, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Nizar Horty
CEO of Pixel Robotics
Pixel Robotics
Episode: Ep548_The Pixel Path: From Perception to Action, and the Future of Intelligent Robots with Nizar
Joshua Bate
Founder of Bonfires.ai
Bonfires (DeciWorld)
Episode: Ep547_Dead Forests and Living Networks: Why the Future of Knowledge Looks Like Fungi, Not Filing Cabinets
Tyler Cloutier
Founder at Clockwork Labs
Clockwork Labs
Episode: Ep546_Beyond Postgres and Node.js: What Happens When Your Database Runs Your Code
Kieran Zimmer
Software developer and independent researcher in psychology and psychometrics
Episode: Ep545_Measuring the Unmeasurable: Agency, IQ, and the Men Who Change History
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Ep544_Privacy Is the New Counterculture
Mauro Schilman
CTO of Tuki Travel
Tuki Travel
Episode: Ep543_The Year of Agents and the Industries Not Ready for Them
Nicholas Faulkner
Author of Angelic Physics
Episode: Episode #542: Let the Angels Go: Consciousness, Carbon, and the Coming Renaissance
Luca McKenna
Director of Europe at Point One Navigation
Point One Navigation
Episode: Episode #541: Where Am I? The Hidden Infrastructure Powering the Robot Revolution
David Lachmish
Co-founder of Ika; head of DWallet Labs
Ika
Episode: Episode #539: Zero Trust Everything: Rebuilding the Internet's Money Layer

Hosts

Stewart Alsop III
Primary host with a recurring role across iterations of the show, guiding conversations at the intersection of AI, technology, and philosophy.
Stewart Alsop
Co-host with participation across episodes, contributes technical and strategic insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Diverse and always fascinating

    Extremely well prepared podcast on a huge range of topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    g steak
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting

    Excellent podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Felixviator
    United States3 years ago
  • Huge Fan

    Favorite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W. Wiegmann
    United States5 years ago
  • A wonderful exploration

    This is undoubtedly the most authentic and unique podcast on iTunes.

    I have sent many episodes to friends of all types, as the author explores a huge variety of important directions and topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avi_Weiss
    Australia5 years ago
  • Recidivist

    In a world where everything is scripted to a synthetic end, allowing organic threads to settle into their own purposefull web of complexity and meaning is the goal itself. Crazy Wisdom folks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marco Fuxa
    United States6 years ago

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Thought-provoking conversations with a wide range of topics.
Listeners praise depth and authenticity, though some note audio quality inconsistencies.
Episodes are described as insightful, open, and highly engaging for those curious about technology and consciousness.

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Ep548_The Pixel Path: From Perception to Action, and the Future of Intelligent Robots with Nizar
Q: What are the next steps for Pixel?
The next steps involve building a robust, accessible mesh of the environment and translating that into reliable robotic control for real-world tasks across industries, with emphasis on real-time performance and cost-effective hardware-enabled software.
Ep548_The Pixel Path: From Perception to Action, and the Future of Intelligent Robots with Nizar
Q: Why Pixel Robotics?
Pixel Robotics uses the pixel metaphor to connect perception with action, focusing on turning digital perception into real-world robotic behavior and making 3D mesh and perception technologies accessible for practical applications.
Ep548_The Pixel Path: From Perception to Action, and the Future of Intelligent Robots with Nizar
Q: So what is a pixel?
A pixel is the basic unit of a digital image, representing a discrete, quantized element that forms colors through red, green, and blue channels, and it serves as a metaphor for perception in robotics—treating perception as discrete, manageable units.
Episode #541: Where Am I? The Hidden Infrastructure Powering the Robot Revolution
Q: What is the ownership model you envision for household or business robots as autonomy scales up?
The guest suggests a trend toward everything-as-a-service, where organizations rent robotic capabilities rather than bearing the full upfront cost of ownership, enabling scalable deployment across industries.
Episode #537: Free From the Grid, Connected to the World
Q: What role does AI play in scaling outreach and deployment of these energy solutions?
AI is used to optimize deployment strategies, automate outreach to thousands of installers, and analyze data across installations to improve efficiency, forecasting, and customization of energy solutions. It can also help generate ESG reports and provide intelligence for marketing and sales in the carbon credit space.

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What is Crazy Wisdom about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show frequently navigates the cutting edge of technology and philosophy, exploring artificial intelligence, consciousness, governance, and futuristic infrastructure through in-depth conversations with builders, thinkers, and adventurers. Episodes blend practical tech discussions—agents, robotics, cryptography, decentralized systems—with big-picture ideas about network states, digital rights, and the societal implications of rapid AI advancement. It often features hands-on demonstrations, theoretical frameworks, and candid debates about how technology shapes culture, power, and individual agency, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want both technical depth and philosophical context. A notable strength is the ability to conne... more

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