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Crazy Wisdom

Stewart Alsop
Artificial Intelligence
Urbit
Aguahara
Neural Networks
AI Safetyism
Christianity
Machine Learning
Hoon Programming Language
Generative Art
NVIDIA
Social Media Platforms
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 Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Michel Bauwens, founder of the P2P Foundation, about the rise of peer-to-peer dynamics, the historical cycles shaping our present, and the struggles and possibilities of building resilien... more

In this episode, Stewart Alsop speaks with Nico Sarian, Executive Director of the Eternity Foundation and PhD candidate in Religious Studies, about the strange currents that run through Armenian history, the fractured birth of early Christianity, and... more

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop speaks with Samuel, host of The Remnant Podcast, about the intersections of biblical prophecy, Gnostic traditions, transhumanism, and the spiritual battle unfolding in our age. The conversation moves fro... more

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Sweetman, the developer behind on-chain music and co-founder of Recoup. We talk about how musicians in 2025 are coining their content on Base and Zora, earning through Farcaster collect... more

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Nico Sarian
Executive Director of the Eternity Foundation, a PhD candidate in Religious Studies
Eternity Foundation
Episode: Episode #491: Mystical Continuities from the Desert to the Digital Age
Hannah Aline Taylor
Founder of Loving.University, specializing in community relationship technology and personal responsibility
Loving.University
Episode: Episode #488: Responsibility as Freedom, Belonging as Wealth
Abhimanyu Dayal
A seasoned expert in crypto and AI, with 10 years in the crypto field and 5 years working in AI and facial recognition.
Episode: Episode #487: Stablecoins as Weapons, Bitcoin as Escape: A Conversation on Money and Control
Robin Hanson
Economist and author known for his work on prediction markets and futarchy
George Mason University
Episode: Episode #486: Sovereignty by Markets: How Futarchy Turns Bets into Decisions
Brad Costanzo
Founder and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence
Accelerated Intelligence
Episode: Episode #485: Bitcoin as Silent Revolution, AI as Accelerated Intelligence
Zachary Cote
Executive director of Thinking Nation
Thinking Nation
Episode: Episode #478: Beyond Encyclopedias: Teaching History for the AI Era
Edouard Machery
Distinguished professor at the University of Pittsburgh and a director for the Center for Philosophy of Science.
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Episode #477: Why Curiosity Isn’t Just a Virtue—It’s Our Oldest Technology
Ryan Estes
Buddhist entrepreneur
aiforfounders.co
Episode: Episode #475: The Illusion We Opt Into: VR, AI, and the Fractals of Reality
Larry Diamond
Health coach and co-founder of Healing with Diamonds
Healing with Diamonds
Episode: Episode #473: Breaking the Parasite Spell: Metabolic Healing and Remembering Who We Are

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Stewart Alsop
Host of a series exploring technology, philosophy, and personal development through interviews with diverse guests.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 124 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 States4 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 States5 years ago

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Empowering, insightful and actionable!
Stewart does an incredible job leading conversations that cover important topics.
This is undoubtedly the most authentic and unique podcast on iTunes.
Diverse and always fascinating
Extremely well prepared podcast on a huge range of topics.
Bright young mind engaging a wide array of important discussions.
Raw, unpolished, sincere discussions.
Authentic and exploratory interviews.

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Episode #490: The Remnant and the Machine: Staying Human in an Age of Control
Q: What's your take on the interactions between technology and spirituality?
The conversation highlights the complexities of merging spirituality with technology, discussing the rise of transhumanism, and the spiritual implications of merging with machines.
Episode #486: Sovereignty by Markets: How Futarchy Turns Bets into Decisions
Q: How can organizations implement futarchy internally?
Organizations must agree on an outcome metric and create an asset that tracks this metric, allowing proposals and trading in markets to inform decisions.
Episode #486: Sovereignty by Markets: How Futarchy Turns Bets into Decisions
Q: Have any governments adopted futarchy?
Some organizations have implemented futarchy-like systems, including a government agency in India and the crypto organization MetaDAO.
Episode #477: Why Curiosity Isn’t Just a Virtue—It’s Our Oldest Technology
Q: Is curiosity trainable?
The research aims to discover if specific philosophies can help develop a curious mind.
Episode #473: Breaking the Parasite Spell: Metabolic Healing and Remembering Who We Are
Q: Can you go into more about what the morphic shield is?
Rupert Sheldrake's work illustrates that consciousness studies bridge Eastern and Western philosophies, revealing deeper truths about human connections.

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Engaging with a wide range of topics, this series emphasizes technology, spirituality, and philosophy, exploring how they intersect and influence our understanding of reality. By interviewing an eclectic mix of guests—from developers focusing on blockchain technologies to experts in education, economics, and health—the discussions unveil innovative ideas and challenge conventional thinking. The unique narrative style draws listeners into thought-provoking dialogues that not only dissect contemporary issues but also highlight personal growth, responsibility, and the quest for truth in an increasingly complex world.

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2. Hannah Aline Taylor
3. Abhimanyu Dayal
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5. Brad Costanzo
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7. Edouard Machery
8. Ryan Estes

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