Exploring the frontiers of technology, consciousness, and the human experience
As we enter the age of acceleration, humanity's ability to create will become legendary (but there are subtle traps as we garner the power of gods).
660+ episodes since 2017"You have wisdom. I want to draw it out of you, particularly the part that other people may call Crazy — because that's where the gold is."
What is the essence of creativity? That is the central investigation of this show. But creativity is not only about Art. Science and technology and finance and any other discipline are also creative.
The Crazy Wisdom podcast explores AI, consciousness, blockchain, philosophy, and the human condition in an age of accelerating technological change.
AI has been a central focus over the past few years, with episodes featuring experts discussing LLMs, knowledge management, AI consciousness (or lack of it), and the rapidly shifting landscape of machine intelligence. From the philosophical implications of artificial minds to the practical realities of building with these tools, the show covers the full spectrum.
The show has also been at the forefront of the blockchain and cryptocurrency evolutions, exploring decentralized systems, token economics, and the philosophical underpinnings of trustless coordination — from the earliest days of Ethereum through the current wave of onchain applications.
But Crazy Wisdom goes beyond just the technical nuts and bolts, frequently venturing into deep philosophical terrain — consciousness, meditation, contemplative practice, the nature of reality, and what it means to live a meaningful life in an era of exponential change. The conversations that stick are often the ones that bridge the technical and the transcendent.
Stephen Wolfram (Wolfram Alpha), Steve Case (AOL), and 600+ other thinkers, founders, and researchers across technology, science, philosophy, and the arts.
Will I get to review the episode before it goes live?
Yes — Stewart will share the episode with you before publishing. You'll have a chance to flag anything you'd like adjusted.
Where does the episode get published?
Episodes are published on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms.
How long after recording does the episode go live?
Typically within a few weeks of recording, depending on the production queue.
Is the conversation edited?
Light editing only — the goal is to preserve the natural flow of conversation. We'll clean up any technical glitches but the substance stays intact.