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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 Tyler Cloutier, founder of Clockwork Labs and creator of SpaceTimeDB. They explore how SpaceTimeDB functions as more than just a database—it's essentially a distributed op... more

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Kieran Zimmer — a software developer and independent researcher in psychology and psychometrics — to explore the science behind intelligence and personality. They trace the origins of psyc... more

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), for a wide-ranging conversation covering the EFF's origins and mission, the countercultural roo... more

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Mauro Schilman, CTO and Co-founder of Tuki, the distribution standard for the AI agent era in travel, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the joys of internati... more

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Kieran Zimmer
Software developer and independent researcher in psychology and psychometrics
Episode: Episode #545: Measuring the Unmeasurable: Agency, IQ, and the Men Who Change History
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Episode #544: Privacy Is the New Counterculture
Mauro Schilman
CTO of Tuki Travel
Tuki Travel
Episode: Episode #543: 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
Vahram Ayvazyan
Founder of the Armenian Network State
Armenian Network State
Episode: Episode #538: Outside the Three Institutions: Network States, Sovereign Tech
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

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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 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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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 #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.
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.

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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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