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The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & AwarenessTurning the Lens Inward — Scott Wright on Awakening, Relationships, and Radical Self-HonestyIn this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Stephen Karafiath steps into the interviewer role alongside LaRae Wright to turn the conversation toward host Scott Wright himself. What unfolds is an honest and expansive discussion about Scott’s personal awakening, the evolution of his relationships, and the inner work required to live life from the inside out.Scott reflects on pivotal life experiences that reshaped how he views identity, connection, and spiritual growth. Together, they explore vulnerability, shadow work, emotional responsibility, and the courage it takes to dismantle old belief systems while building a deeper sense of authenticity. This ep...
2026-02-121h 53The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & AwarenessWading Through the Muck | Stephen Karafiath & Carrie Cox on Secure Attachment, Co-Regulation, and Conscious RelationshipIn this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down with Stephen Karafiath and Carrie Cox, two friends in a new relationship who are intentionally building love through secure attachment, emotional honesty, and nervous-system awareness.Together, they explore what it means to “wade through the muck” instead of bypassing discomfort — how trauma can be alchemized, how boundaries create safety, and how a shared relational container allows for co-regulation, depth, and intimacy. This conversation touches on vulnerability, conscious partnership, and the courage required to stay present when things get messy — because that’s often where transformation lives. ...
2026-01-291h 11
The Applied AI PodcastWill AI Take All the Jobs? Jacob Andra and Stephen Karafiath Say NoSend us a textWhile people fear wholesale workforce replacement, the actual transformation is far more complex and ultimately more optimistic for organizations willing to adapt strategically.This episode cuts through the hype to examine three distinct zones of AI capability. First, tasks where AI excels at things humans never could do well, like fraud detection algorithms or protein folding analysis. Second, uniquely human domains like relationship building and creative problem solving across diverse contexts. And third, the contested middle ground where AI augments but doesn't replace human workers.Jacob and Stephen share...
2025-10-3118 min
The Applied AI PodcastNeurosymbolic AI and the Shortcomings of LLMs: Jacob Andra and Stephen KarafiathSend us a textLarge language models have captured headlines, but they represent only a fraction of what AI can accomplish. Talbot West co-founders Jacob Andra and Stephen Karafiath explore the fundamental limitations of LLMs and why neurosymbolic AI offers a more robust path forward for enterprise applications.LLMs sometimes display remarkable contextual awareness, like when ChatGPT proactively noticed specific tile flooring in a photo's background and offered unsolicited cleaning advice. These moments suggest genuine intelligence. But as Jacob and Stephen explain, push these systems harder and the cracks appear.The hosts examine...
2025-10-1835 min
The Applied AI PodcastJacob Andra & Stephen Karafiath Discuss Applied AISend us a textJacob Andra sits down with Stephen Karafiath, technical co-founder of Talbot West, for a wide-ranging discussion on practical AI implementation in enterprise. They cut through the hype to address what actually matters: how businesses can achieve concrete efficiency gains through thoughtful AI deployment while avoiding common pitfalls.Topics CoveredThe State of Enterprise AI Innovation- Why large corporations like Oracle struggle to innovate with AI despite massive resources- The disconnect between Fortune 500 pace and mid-market agility- How smaller firms can move faster and...
2025-08-2140 min