Crazy Wisdom
Stewart Alsop
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, and general life experiences. Alsop's unique approach aims to make connections between seemingly unrelated subjects, tying together ideas in unconventional ways.
Episodes
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Jun 3, 2019 • 51min
Brett J Fox - Lessons from a True Operator
I really enjoyed this interview with Brett Fox because he is an operator through and through and speaks the truth from his decades of experience building business from the ground up and being a fixer who comes in and fixes businesses that need fixing.
May 31, 2019 • 51min
Marc Bitanga - What is marketing and how does it work?
I sit down with Marc Bitanga, the host of the Growing Pains podcast, and talk to him about the first principles of marketing and how he views the relationship between stress and creativity.
May 27, 2019 • 58min
Sahil Lavingia - CEO of Gumroad: What happens when you move from SF to Provo, Utah?
Sahil is really sharp and definitely has his head on straight. He has a lot of wisdom to share here about painting, life, and startups.
May 24, 2019 • 1h 16min
Jude Gomila: CEO of Golden - Polymaths at work
Really loved digging deep into Jude's philosophy on life and work as well as how Golden is going to organize the world's information like no one has done before.
May 20, 2019 • 48min
Ryan Delk of Omni - Our Thoughts on Creativity Inc
I sit down with Ryan Delk after both of us read Creativity Inc By Ed Catmull. This is part of a series I'm doing where I ask someone what they are reading, we read it, and then have a conversation about it. Creativity Inc truly inspired me. It is like a guidebook for how to be creative when other people are involved. So many gems.
May 17, 2019 • 54min
What would you learn if you took notes on the best podcasts?
The guys at Podcast Notes take notes on the best podcasts on the planet as a business and I thought it would be interesting to interview them about all the things they have learned. Check it out for a good synthesis of the best knowledge being produced at the moment.
May 13, 2019 • 58min
How does uncertainty lead to stress and how can we cope?
I sit down with Annie Duke who is an author about randomness and uncertainty and how to work intelligently with these things while also trying to live a good life.
May 10, 2019 • 46min
Dr. Cameron Sepah: Part II - ACT: A Radical Approach to Anxiety -
Dr. Cameron Sepah discusses the effectiveness of ACT in treating anxiety, contrasting it with CBT. The podcast explores cognitive therapy for resilience and flexibility, exposure therapy for anxiety, and the acceptance of anxiety as a natural part of life. Embracing chronic pain and psychological distress is highlighted, along with the importance of professional collaboration in healthcare and media.
May 10, 2019 • 38min
Dr. Cameron Sepah - Part I: The Science of Stress and Resilience
A licensed clinical psychologist discusses stress, anxiety, and fear, emphasizing the need to confront fears for innovation. The podcast explores managing stress, the adaptive nature of stress responses, and enhancing resilience through allostasis. It also touches on navigating stress, trauma, and success, as well as tackling challenges with resilience and embracing individuality for innovation.
May 6, 2019 • 60min
What happens when you move West?
I interview Nate about why he is always a customer of a product before he works or invests in the company that creates that product. We also talk about nature, fitness, ego, the gold rush and much more.
