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Crazy WisdomEpisode #461: Morpheus in the Classroom: AI, Education, and the New LiteracyI, Stewart Alsop, welcomed Woody Wiegmann to this episode of Crazy Wisdom, where we explored the fascinating and sometimes unsettling landscape of Artificial Intelligence. Woody, who is deeply involved in teaching AI, shared his insights on everything from the US-China AI race to the radical transformations AI is bringing to education and society at large.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps01:17 The AI "Cold War": Discussing the intense AI development race between China and the US.03:04 Opaque Models & Education's Resistance: The challenge of opaque AI...
2025-05-1656 min
Courage Over ConventionDo the Hard Thing - How to Deal with Complexity, and Jerry Parker’s ETFThis episode NOTHING SAID ON THIS PODCAST IS INVESTMENT ADVICE.
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2024-06-0612 min
Courage Over ConventionScripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar AtkinsScripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar Atkins
Summary:
In this episode of Courage Over Convention, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Zohar Atkins, a renowned scholar and founder of Etz Hasadeh. Join us in exploring how Judaism illuminates guiding truths even in this age of disruption. We discuss the impact of technology, macroeconomics, and cultural shifts on the practice of self-reflection. We even touch on the philosophy of neuroscience.
Zohar has some serious intellectual horsepower. I enjoyed this one.
Guest Profile:
Zohar Atkins:
Founder of Etz Hasadeh, a Center for Existential Torah
Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute...
2024-02-2237 minCourage Over ConventionJuul Pods Ubiquitous While Psilocybin and Ketamine Therapy Are Broadly IllegalOne Juul pod contains as much nic as 20 cigs. “So yea you can sell em in a four pack right next to the gummy worms.”
Psilocybin and ketamine therapy are the best treatment options for complex PTSD - predominantly suffered by victims of sexual assault. But bc these non-addictive substances can’t be effectively monetized, they are impossible for people to get information about (much less access). In this engaging episode of Courage Over Convention, we’re joined by pioneers in the realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy, Richard Meloff and Jay Godfrey, the founders of Nushama. This innovative company has revolutionized the ment...
2024-02-1633 min
Courage Over ConventionFree Will: Worth ContemplatingA fun though perhaps controversial collaboration with Stewart Alsop III (host of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast). Subscribe to his podcast (Crazy Wisdom) - you’ll be glad you did. You can find him on Twitter @StewartalsopIII
You can find me on Twitter @WoodyWiegmann
(1) Woody's general perspective on free will, determinism, and the views of thought leaders within the Philosophy of Neuroscience.
(2) Stewart relates his experience with free will, the emotional ego complex, and what he really means when discussing "God" publicly.
(3) Woody discusses David Hume's departure from his typical skeptical approach in favor of a compatibilist outlook. He asserts Robert Sa...
2024-02-141h 15Courage Over ConventionIntroducing The Arborist: Grow ResilientAn examination of resilience from the ground up.
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2023-12-0100 minCourage Over ConventionComplex is Complicated, but Complicated ain’t ComplexExamining the oft-overlooked features of complexity that lead us to mistakenly approach intractable problems with immense hubris.
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2023-08-0415 min
Courage Over ConventionThe Death of Nuance and Productive Iteration with Stewart Alsop IIIIn revisiting a past episode with Stewart, I realized I did not do justice to his excellent prompts. This is an edited episode, meant to offer more direct thoughts on the topics Stewart brought to the table. I did not edit Stewart’s contributions (they needed no adjustments) - only my own. Thus, this episode is not a representation of Stewart’s opinions…only mine.
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2023-08-0126 min
Courage Over ConventionThe Death of Gainful Iteration (Stewart Alsop III)Stewart and Woody discuss the idea that humans are predisposed to playing status games, leading to a reliance on social affirmation and the importance of being wrong in discovering what is right. They also touch on the societal impact of technology and wealth disparity. The conversation then shifts to the issue of trust in experts and how the current societal changes make it necessary for individuals to develop their understanding of truth. They briefly touch on the COVID situation and its impact on society and the economy.
The conversation covers topics such as establishing ground truth, the existence of a...
2023-06-2043 minCourage Over ConventionAvoid the Social Influence Game in InvestingSummary:
In this episode of Courage Over Convention, Woody Wiegmann talks about the social influence con behind investment management. He argues that many financial advisors still rely on the same old passive investment strategies that may seem unique but are strikingly similar to what everyone else has. He emphasizes that the key to successful investing lies in embracing diversification and seeking strategies that serve your best interests.
Transcript:
Welcome to another episode of Courage Over Convention, a podcast aimed at challenging the cons behind conventional wisdom. Before we dive in...
2023-04-1802 minCourage Over ConventionThe Only Source of Hope is OpenSummary:
The recent article "On the Opportunities and Risks of Foundation Models” from the Center for Research on Foundation Models and Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence" captures the risks but not the opportunities related to Foundation Models.
The significance of foundation models can be summarized by two words: emergence and homogenization.
The lack of diversity and redundancy in the AI ecosystem has already revealed the potentially dire consequences if the foundation model fails or is compromised.
Open-source competition is necessary to address ethical implications, environmental impact, and potential job loss re...
2023-04-1303 minCourage Over ConventionCourage When Conventions FallTopic: Courage and Tenacity in the Age of AI
Introduction to the episode and the need for courage and tenacity in dealing with the upheaval and complexity brought about by the explosion of AI.
Personal experience with meditation as a tool for maintaining control over one's attention and building resilience to the challenges brought about by AI.
Discussion on the impact of AI on the workforce and the economy, and the need for attention and curation as survival tools for establishing a vision or a vector for oneself.
The importance of adapting at the individual level in the...
2023-04-1304 minCourage Over Convention"Invisible" Cure for Mid-Mkt Firm InefficiencySummary
In this episode of Courage over Convention, host Woody Wiegmann discusses the impact of low interest rates and outdated antitrust laws on the rise of corporate monopolies. With examples from Amazon, Microsoft, and AI-driven companies, he explores how these giants have benefited from market conditions and regulatory inaction while highlighting the promising efforts of Invisible Technologies and its CEO, Francis Pedraza.
Keywords
corporate monopolies, antitrust laws, interest rates, Federal Reserve, Amazon, Microsoft, AI, GPT-4, market dominance, monopsony, Invisible Technologies, Francis Pedraza
Transcript
Welcome to Courage over Convention with...
2023-03-2310 minCourage Over ConventionDespair Disparity: Can A.I. Hit the Rewind Button?This episode covers the feedback loop between poverty and time poverty. I also discuss a firm called Rewind, which was founded in 2020. I believe this firm and others like it can take us a long way in bridging the gap between the time impoverished, and the time affluent.
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2023-03-1108 min
Crazy WisdomHow do humans seem to get things wrong and that ends up being their superpower? - Woody WiegmannWoody Wiegmann https://twitter.com/WoodyWiegmann What will AI do the ability of people who have limited intelligence and agency? What will AI do to humans who tend to create rituals for guidance on what to do? Back in the 400BC, humans were ritually inclined, to put off their questions to ritual Are there going to be business moats around AI? How do humans seem to get things wrong and that ends up being their superpower? The tribe is now occulted behind crazy complexity, what...
2023-02-2054 minCourage Over ConventionNever Conventional: Goat Milk, Psychedelics, and Beef StewI recorded this jam early in '22 with my friend Stewart Alsop III. His podcast is called Crazy Wisdom...and you should subscribe to it.
Episode Covers (Among Other Things):
The current state of psychedelics as they pertain to medical uses, the efficacy of these treatments, and the political and economic pressures surrounding all of this.
The most likely path to domestic adoption of medical psychedelic usage.
The marvels and potential dangers of iboga.
Nixon
Stewart's trippy, awesome business idea.
The human cost of PTSD running rampant.
The societal cost of it.
A shocking number o...
2023-01-1334 min
Courage Over ConventionThe Cannabis Industry and Investment OpportunitiesMike Cardozo is a Cannabis Entrepreneur and Co-Founder/CEO of Chesapeake Alternatives. He is also CEO of Karuna Ventures & Cardozo Strategies LLC.
Mike's knowledge of the industry is shockingly expansive, and his commitment to shedding light on the myriad positive attributes of cannabis is inspiring.
Chesapeake Alternatives became Maryland's first operational Medical Cannabis Processor in 2017 and opened one of the first dispensaries in the state on December 2, 2017. Green Thumb Industries eventually acquired Mike's vertically integrated operation.
Mike has a particular passion for chipping away at resistance to the usage of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
He is a great friend and a...
2022-11-2141 minCourage Over ConventionBe Kind, But Don't Live to PleaseExcerpt from Guest Appearance on Crazy Wisdom (Hosted and Owned by Stewart Alsop III) Published September 7, 2020
Authors of Book Discussed (Courage to Be Disliked): Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga
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2022-09-2722 min
Crazy WisdomWhat Is the Current State of Psychedelics? w/ Woody WiegmannWhat is the current state of psychedelics? Is it legal to use psilocybin in a controlled treatment framework in Oregon? What state will be next? What does it mean to be a Schedule One Drug? What will the FDA do next year in terms of psychedelics? Why is Ibogaine illegal? What is Habitat for Humanity? What percentage of the population has P.T.S.D.? Who is on the cutting edge of research in this area?
2022-07-2547 min
Courage Over ConventionSecular Faith Structures: Part IWhat do you do in a high-stakes game when the future is, by definition, entirely unpredictable?
Shoutouts in this episode: Dr. Ben Hunt, Dunn Capital, Chesapeake Capital (Jerry Parker), Corey Hoffstein, Meb Faber, Rob Arnott, and Jess Bost!
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2022-07-1015 minCourage Over ConventionHigh Ceilings, Low Floors (Psychedelics and Crypto)**Not investing advice** Bear markets (even long ones) are an opportunity for one to reflect on whether cookie-cutter investments are serving their purpose. Are there nascent markets with asymmetric risk/reward characteristics? My collaborator on this episode is Stewart Alsop III. Stewart hosts an excellent podcast called Crazy Wisdom. I highly recommend subscribing.
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2022-06-3040 min
Courage Over ConventionThe Ceiling is Higher Than the Floor is Low (Pt I)Bear markets are a perfect opportunity for one to make appropriately-sized bets on nascent industries while maintaining an over-arching focus on preserving spending power. This episode on the medical potential of psychedelics will be the first in a suite of thematic opportunities with high (asymmetric) upside reward potential. None of this is investing advice. My co-host, dear friend, and collaborator on this episode is Stewart Alsop III. He hosts a wonderful podcast called Crazy Wisdom. Access and subscribe to his show here.
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2022-06-1842 min
Courage Over ConventionWe Need a Solution, Not Finger-PointingThe episode covers the tough economic sledding that lies ahead (and behind) millennials. I offer some context and color around the confluence of trends that got us here. However, the theme of the episode is to remain tenacious, hopeful, and to lay blame at no one's feet...after all, we are going to need far more unity across the US citizenry to fix our economic/social woes.
Source:
The Fed - Distribution: Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989 (federalreserve.gov)
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2022-06-1824 minCourage Over ConventionTwo Bears Feast: The Synergistic Power of Authenticity, Empathy, and TenacitySchools like Landon (a private all-boys school in Bethesda) offer myriad advantages to students (very insightful observation, I know).
For me, though, the most valuable of these blessings is embodied by this casual, honest, and wide-ranging discussion a friend and I recorded as we ate dinner and imbibed a bit. My lips were starting to get loose near the end of the meal, but the conversation was fantastic.
Check it out, subscribe, and leave a review! Thanks.
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2022-06-181h 03Courage Over ConventionIf You Want to Burn a Fortune, Don't Listen to ThisThis is a discussion of some patently false truisms and an analysis of how Advisors bilk their clients out of vast sums of money over time. I also briefly highlight the always-overlooked but critically important statistical measures to focus on during portfolio construction. None of this is investment advice. See a qualified professional before putting your money in these markets.
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2022-06-1824 minCourage Over ConventionEliminating Large Portfolio Losses: Lessons from an Ancient SageSun Tzu's teachings apply broadly - and they certainly apply to portfolio construction.
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2022-06-1817 minCourage Over ConventionIntroducing: Family Joy Spring DayJune Wiegmann keeps it real with hard-hitting truths and joyful perspectives in this soon-to-be-released podcast.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couragevconvention/message
2022-06-1806 minCourage Over ConventionWoodside's Readings: Critical Yet Oft-Ignored Facts in Portfolio ManagementThe podcast works, but this topic was best handled in video format. I recommend listening at 1.2x speed (I speak slowly).
To watch the video, click the first entry on my company blog (here is the direct link): WIC BLOG
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2022-06-1817 min
Courage Over ConventionSteals from the Poor, Gives to the Rich: Hooded Robber, Dumb Phone InvestingIs the hooded robber democratizing investing or inflicting a regressive tax on the citizenry?
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2022-06-1809 min
Courage Over ConventionCannabis Industry: Tenacity Overcomes Any Other Competitive ForceThe odds did not always seem to be in this entrepreneur's favor - but he felt as if they were. Why? He knew he would work hard and draw the attention of influencers in a top-heavy, fragmented business. He was impervious to fears about "the stigma" of working in the industry, too. After all, it helps people and is profitable.
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2022-06-1825 min
Courage Over ConventionThe Fed and Their Transi-StoryI promise not to try not to fuck with your mind
Promise not to mind if you go your way and I go mine
Promise not to lie if I'm looking you straight in the eye
Promise not to try not to let you down
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2022-06-1829 min
Courage Over ConventionA Crash is Coming - Will it be Merely Economic or Social (and then Economic)?This is the first episode of a three or four-part series discussing the futility of seeking a balance between two powerful yet diametrically opposed American ideals. Without a miracle (which I discuss in the third episode), the strain on our societal fabric will continue to increase exponentially, until things are no longer tenable.
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2022-06-1513 min
Crazy WisdomGod, the boundaries of Biology, and Free Will - Woody WiegmannA collaborative episode with Woody Wiegmann, host of Courage over Conviction podcast. In this episode, we discuss the existence of free will, and try to determine where choice ends and determinism begins. We discuss psychology, making the unconscious conscious, the pitfalls of human hubris, hedging against terrible fiscal policies and much more. Enjoy. (1:22) What is free will? How do we decide our actions? Do we really decide? Does free will actually exist or are we slaves to determinism? (10:12) The Iboga mystery. Why is it so effective with heroin withdrawals? What can Iboga, and plant substances...
2021-04-171h 18
Crazy WisdomHow do you find the courage to be disliked? - Woody WiegmannToday’s episode is brought to you from the top of Shasta Mountain where I’m holding a virtual conversation with Woody Wiegmann, founder of the Woodside Investment Counsel. Our discussion focuses on gaining the courage to be disliked without losing your connection to community. You can find Woody on Twitter @woodywiegmann, or check his ideas out at woodsideinvestmentcounsel.com. Enjoy. (4:23) Navigating the balance between being okay with being disliked and being an asshole; Woody shares his daily attempts at navigating this spectrum. (Quick hint: you have no idea what anyone else is thinking.) (8:37) How our...
2020-09-0756 min