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Crazy Wisdom

Stewart Alsop
Artificial Intelligence
Urbit
Aguahara
Neural Networks
AI Safetyism
Christianity
Machine Learning
Social Media Platforms
NVIDIA
Hoon Programming Language
Generative Art
Personal.ai
Community
Memory
Self-Driving Cars
Theology
Rappi
Mercadolibre
Hyperinflation
Watsu

In his series "Crazy Wisdom," Stewart Alsop explores cutting-edge topics, particularly in the realm of technology, such as Urbit and artificial intelligence. Alsop embarks on a quest for meaning, engaging with others to expand his own understanding of reality and that of his audience. The topics covered in "Crazy Wisdom" are diverse, ranging from emerging technologies to spirituality, philosophy, ... more

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In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with David Lachmish, co-founder of Ika, to explore the cutting-edge world of decentralized cryptography and its real-world applications. They cover the foundational problem of ... more

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Vahram Ayvazyan, founder of the Armenian Network State, for a wide-ranging conversation touching on AI and the future of work, the cyclical nature of human conflict throug... more

In this episode, Stewart Alsop III sits down with Tom Faye — experimenter, author of The 90 Day Client Acquisition Code, and founder of Carbon Credits Marketplace — to talk about solar energy, off-grid living, and the solarpunk vision of a technology... more

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David Lachmish
Co-founder of Ika; head of DWallet Labs
Ika
Episode: Episode #539: Zero Trust Everything: Rebuilding the Internet's Money Layer
Vahram Ayvazyan
Founder of the Armenian Network State
Armenian Network State
Episode: Episode #538: Outside the Three Institutions: Network States as the Last Honest Bet
Tom Fay
Experimenter, author, founder & CEO of Carbon Credits Marketplace
Carbon Credits Marketplace
Episode: Episode #537: Free From the Grid, Connected to the World
Andre Oliveira
Founder of Splash N Color
Splash N Color
Episode: Episode #536: From Filament to Agents: The Tools Keep Getting Cheaper and the Judgment Keeps Getting Scarcer
Ulises Martins
Event organizer in Buenos Aires; guest on the episode
Buenos Aires events organizer
Episode: Episode #535: The Technological Adolescence: Can Humans Keep Up With AI's Puberty?
Jake Hamilton
Founder of Groundwire and Nockbox, focused on blockchain technology and privacy solutions
Groundwire
Episode: Episode #534: From COVID's Trust Bonfire to Decentralized Everything
Marcus Buehler
McAfee Professor of Engineering at MIT
MIT
Episode: Episode #533: The Universe Doing Its Thing: AI Evolution Is Already Here
Lars van der Zande
Founder and CEO of Inkwell Finance
Inkwell Finance
Episode: Episode #531: Revenue-Based Lending Meets Crypto: Building Leviathan on Sui
Larry Swanson
Knowledge architect, community builder, and host of the Knowledge Graph Insights podcast
Knowledge Graph Insights
Episode: Episode #530: The Hidden Architecture: Why Your Startup Needs an Ontology (Before It's Too Late)

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Stewart Alsop
Host of Crazy Wisdom, frequently leads conversations on technology, philosophy, and society.

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 States2 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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Global-leaning curiosity and depth come through in interviews, with listeners praising authenticity and breadth of topics.
Listeners often highlight the show's ability to connect disparate topics—from AI to Buddhism to knowledge graphs—into cohesive, insightful discussions.
The host fosters thoughtful, unhurried conversations that explore big ideas beyond surface-level tech chatter.
Some feedback notes uneven audio quality or strong focus on Kapil Gupta episodes in certain seasons, but overall high regard for interview quality and guest selection.

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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.
Episode #537: Free From the Grid, Connected to the World
Q: How do carbon credits and ESG reporting fit into the business model for off-grid energy deployments?
The energy produced by solar installations can be quantified into carbon credits, which can be tracked using immutable data records (blockchain) and then reported in ESG documents to meet corporate and investment requirements. This creates a market-ready pathway for companies to demonstrate environmental responsibility while monetizing clean energy generation.
Episode #537: Free From the Grid, Connected to the World
Q: What is the core vision behind solar punk and how does it relate to practical energy needs in remote communities?
Solar punk envisions societies where renewable energy, especially solar, is ubiquitous and enables self-sufficient communities with access to food, water, power, and connectivity, even in remote locations. The guest emphasizes that in practice this means combining solar with storage, efficient energy use, water pumps, and microgrids, all tied to affordable and scalable technologies like containers that house energy equipment.
Episode #539: Zero Trust Everything: Rebuilding the Internet's Money Layer
Q: What is your take on the balance between applied versus research in cryptography and crypto projects?
Open-source governance and collaborative development are core to Ika: anyone can contribute, and two-thirds of operators control the network, so the direction isn't dictated by a single entity. This enables a practical balance where deep cryptographic research underpins real-world, applied projects that scale through community governance.
Episode #539: Zero Trust Everything: Rebuilding the Internet's Money Layer
Q: And how do you guys give the access control to the wallet?
We use MPC-based signing with a two-party computation between the user and a decentralized network, which enforces access control via distributed shares. This makes the policy enforcement decentralized, while still allowing the user to approve actions; it also enables building programmable logic through smart contracts that the network enforces.

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

A deeply exploratory tech-leaning series that pairs a thoughtful interviewer with leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and philosophers to unpack how emerging technologies reshape knowledge, society, and the self. Across episodes, conversations frequently center on AI, knowledge graphs, blockchain, and the practical and ethical implications of complex systems. The host's approach often blends technical curiosity with philosophical and cultural angles, yielding long-form discussions that connect ideas from quantum computing and secure telemetry to spiritual and existential questions. The show's standout moment is its willingness to tackle interdisciplinary topics—bridging hard tech with broader human concerns—making it a compelling listen for... more

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1. David Lachmish
2. Vahram Ayvazyan
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4. Andre Oliveira
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