Best Jeff Wilser Podcasts (2025)

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How San Jose is Harnessing AI (and What We Can Learn From It), w/ Mayor Matt Mahan 35:08

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Can a city use AI to cut red tape, fill potholes faster, and shave minutes off commutes—without sliding into surveillance? We sit down with San José’s mayor, Matt Mahan, to unpack how a highly regulated public institution can adopt AI pragmatically and responsibly. In this episode, we dig into the playbook: pilots that become policy, guardrails tha…

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533 Letters from the Edge: Jeff Wilser Reveals the Heart of Modern Exploration 58:27

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On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Jeff Wilser—author of eight books, public speaker, and host of the AI Curious podcast. Show Notes What Happened: I used to think I had life figured out. I had a solid job as a financial analyst at Intel—great salary, smart people, secure future. Until one day,…

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535 Super Yacht Sunday School: Your Shortcut to a Global Adventure Career 41:58

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Show Notes: Turns out you just need the right info, a bit of courage, and maybe someone to teach you to swim in Bali (true story). Hugo's hostel conversation led to a whirlwind of new friendships, wild adventures, and eventually, a career that let me hopscotch the globe, bank some serious cash, and design a life I didn't want a vacation from. Princ…

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534 How Nicole Blaser Blends Adventure Travel with Powerful Social Change 36:14

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Show Notes Today, I'm talking with Nicole Blaser, an accomplished outdoor educator, adventurer, and co-founder of the Karuna Project. Nicole shares her inspiring journey guiding expeditions from Alaska's glaciers to Nepal's wild rivers, and reflects on the powerful role that compassion and connection play in outdoor leadership. WHAT HAPPENED: I did…

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The Complicated Intersection of AI and Creativity, w/ Dr. Maya Ackerman 39:22

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Does AI make us more creative—or quietly replace us? In this episode of AI-Curious, we sit down with Dr. Maya Ackerman—author of Creative Machines: AI, Art, and Us—to probe where human creativity ends and machine creativity begins, and how incentives in Big Tech and venture capital shape the tools we all use. We explore why today’s dominant systems…

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EP 532 Navigating Change: Outdoor Media Evolution and Green Product Legislation with Scott Kaier 40:17

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Scott Kaier makes his second appearance on the show today. You can his first vist way back on episode 232 in August 2020. As President of Formidable Media, Scott helps a select group of clients build their brands globally through tailored marketing services—public relations, custom content, paid media, and social support. As Senior VP at Green Thre…

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EP 530 Tyler Pearce's Insights on Hunting, Shared Lands, and Family Traditions 44:58

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On this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Tyler Pierce—a lifelong outdoorsman, mountaineer, and bowhunter whose love for adventure began early among the Colorado Rockies. From summiting his first 14er at age twelve and surviving eight knee surgeries to building his own supplement brand, Panglossian, T…

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LinkedIn's Chief AI Officer, Deepak Agarwal, on AI Agents, Building Responsible AI, and the Future of Work 48:43

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EP 531 What Happens When Your Product Actually Changes Lives? 37:28

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Making Impact Products Affordable: "So we had margins that were acceptable in retail and that enabled us to reduce the margins to get those lights and power banks to people that needed them at localized pricing" Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: I'll never forget the time I heard that our solar lanterns helped two warring factions in rural Africa literally…

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Why GEO is the New SEO--And How Businesses Must Adapt--w/ Curtis Sparrer, co-founder of Bospar 40:10

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Will GEO replace SEO? (Spoiler alert: Probably!) We dig into how generative engines are reshaping discovery, why executives are already making decisions from AI answers, and what brands should do now to show up accurately and credibly in AI results. In this episode of AI-Curious, we sit down with Curtis Sparrer, co-founder and principal at Bospar P…

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Space Robots Are Here Now, w/ Icarus Robotics cofounders Ethan Barajas and Jamie Palmer 41:51

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What happens when “space robots” stop being sci-fi set dressing and start punching a clock? We dig into a new breed of microgravity robots that do the unglamorous work—so astronauts can do more science. In this episode of AI-Curious, we talk with Ethan Barajas (CEO) and Jamie Palmer (CTO), co-founders of Icarus Robots, fresh out of stealth with a $…

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EP 528 Rivers, Mountains, and Meaning: Seth Quigg Talks Adventure Travel and Ethical Guiding 42:31

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Today I'm speaking with Seth Quig. Seth is a seasoned outdoor professional with over two decades of experience in outdoor education and international adventure travel. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! I didn't pay rent for nearly 10 years. Seriously. I was either crashing in guard houses, sleeping in a t…

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AI Agents, Digital Twins, and the Future of Work, w/ Read.AI CEO David Shim 41:46

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What if “AI teammates” aren’t sci-fi at all, but the next mundane tool that quietly kills Monday dread? In this episode of AI-Curious, we sit down with David Shim, CEO of Read.ai, to unpack what workers actually want from AI, how teams are adopting agents from the bottom up, and what a practical “digital twin” might do at work—minus the Black Mirro…

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EP 529 Lessons from the Ocean: Rachel Graham's Mission to Restore Marine Wildlife 56:48

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I had a great conversation with Dr. Rachel Graham: Adventurer, scientist, and founder of MarAlliance. She's dedicated her life to protecting sharks, rays, & ocean wildlife by empowering local communities from Central America to Madagascar. Her story just might change how you see the sea. Brought to you this week by The Adventure Travel Conservation…

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How AI Could Help Solve Climate Change, w/ Climate Tech Expert Josh Dorfman 45:19

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AI is often framed as a climate problem—energy-hungry data centers, ballooning carbon emissions, and talk of nuclear power just to keep the servers running. But could AI also become part of the solution? In this episode of AI-Curious, we sit down with Josh Dorfman—climate tech entrepreneur and host of Supercool—to explore how artificial intelligenc…

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527 The Art of Adventure Guiding: Lessons from Colombia's Wildest Places with Camilo Ortega 41:28

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On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, Rick welcomes Camilo Ortega, an adventure guide, experience designer, and passionate advocate for responsible travel based in Colombia. Brought to you this week by The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Show N…

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526 River Running, Publishing, and Adventure with Eugene Buchanan 53:19

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Eugene Buchanan drops by for a deep dive into a life built around rivers, paddling, and epic adventure. He's a former editor-in-chief of Paddler magazine, founder of Paddling Life, a Fellow of the Explorers Club, a renowned author, and a man whose stories span over 30 countries and six continents. Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: I never planned to make a…

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Can AI Be Funny? With ComedyBytes’ Eric Doyle 39:54

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Can artificial intelligence actually be funny, or is humor still a human stronghold? We explore that question with Eric Doyle, co-founder of ComedyBytes, a Brooklyn-based multimedia comedy show where AI and humans face off in roast battles, dating games, and other interactive formats. Doyle combines the craft of stand-up with the tools of generativ…

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Safaris with a Purpose: Empowering Zimbabwe's Communities Through Rhino Conservation 32:59

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On this episode, Rick sits down with Hannah Tranter, project manager for the Community Rhino Conservation Initiative in Zimbabwe. With years of experience in environmental science, sustainability, and education, Hannah shares her inspiring journey into conservation—from childhood fascination with wildlife to hands-on work with rhinos, elephants, an…

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Preserving Privacy in the Age of AI, w/ Marta Belcher and Jiahao Sun 53:11

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How do we protect privacy in an AI-powered world? As AI systems become increasingly powerful, they’re also becoming increasingly invasive. The stakes are no longer theoretical — they’re immediate and personal. From hospitals and law firms to small construction firms, businesses across industries are facing a pressing dilemma: how can we unlock the …

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524 Replay EP 496 Hiking Norway 36:32

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Today, on Episode 496, I'm talking with Mattias Jansson from the National Pilgrim Center in Trondheim, Norway. I recently had the opportunity to hike the Pilgrim Path along Olav's Way, and if you get the chance, do it. Not only is the walk beautiful, but the history is quite interesting as well. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, …

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Solving AI’s Energy Crisis with Decentralized Compute, w/ Akash CEO Greg Osuri 46:08

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What happens when AI runs out of energy? As models grow exponentially, the world’s compute and energy needs are skyrocketing—and our current infrastructure may not keep up. On today's episode of THE PEOPLE'S AI, presented by Gensyn, we speak with Greg Osuri, founder and CEO of Akash Network, to dive into the future of decentralized AI and why distr…

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EP 523- Ripples of Change: Kayaker Haley Stuart's Advocacy for Rivers and Indigenous Communities (replay of EP 493) 1:07:44

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In episode 523 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, I'm talking with Haley Stuart, filmmaker, environmentalist, and whitewater instructor. Haley joins us to discuss her work protecting rivers, collaborating with communities across the Americas, and raising awareness about mega hydroelectric impacts. Her journey inspires meaningful action for…

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The New Jobs That AI Might Create, w/ Robert Capps (NYT Magazine Contributor) 51:35

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Is Kant the new code? If AI can write, code, and even plan, which human skills suddenly become scarce—and valuable? In this conversation with Robert Capps (former Editorial Director of Wired, contributor to The New York Times Magazine), we dive into his widely shared NYT Mag feature, “AI Might Take Your Job. Here Are 22 New Ones It Could Give You.”…

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522 Globe Trotting and Storytelling from the Rainforest of Bolivia to the peaks of the Himalaya 54:18

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Today I'm joined by Jonathan Derksen, a globe-trotting storyteller whose life has spanned the rainforest of Bolivia, the peaks of the Himalaya, and the classroom of Canada. Jonathan brings a powerful mix of adventure, education, and heart to every story he tells. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up …

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AI and Education: Inside the AI Solution Partnering with Denver Public Schools, w/ Dr. Michael Everest 47:39

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Could AI actually improve public education? Not just automate it, but make it more personalized, more equitable — and even more human? We explore this possibility with Dr. Michael Everest, founder of edYOU, an AI tutoring platform being piloted in a Denver-area school district. While many worry that AI could become a shortcut for students to avoid …

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521 Rick's Riffs- Campfires, Trail Dust & Kern River Lessons: My Outdoor Origin Story 3:12

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The first time I realized the outdoors could be more than just a place, it could be a calling, was somewhere between a nervous 11-year-old with a skinned knee and a whitewater rapid called Satan's Cesspool. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback abo…

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Can AI Be Creative? With AI Artists Mario Klingemann & Shavonne Wong 1:09:30

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What does it mean for AI to be creative? Can a machine surprise us—or even move us? This week, we explore the frontier of AI-generated art, emotional AI, and decentralized creativity through two very different lenses. In this episode of The People’s AI, presented by Gensyn, we speak with Mario Klingemann, creator of the autonomous artist Botto, and…

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520 Rivers, Rods, and AI: Tim Huckaby Explores Fly Fishing and Technology in the Outdoors 520 45:23

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Dive into a one-of-a-kind episode this week as I sit down with software industry leader and passionate fly fisherman, Tim Huckaby. Tim's career has led him to work with tech giants like Microsoft and hop on stage with legends like Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, but it's his adventures on the river and in the wild that truly inspire him. Facebook Twi…

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AI's Impact on History Writing and Journalism, w/ The New York Times Magazine's Editorial Director Bill Wasik 48:43

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What happens when AI becomes a co-pilot for writers, researchers, and journalists — not in theory, but in practice? In this episode of AI-Curious, we speak with Bill Wasik, Editorial Director of The New York Times Magazine, who recently oversaw their special issue, “Learning to Live with AI.” We explore how AI is already transforming journalism, no…

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The Rule of Thirds, Framing like a Pro with Photographer Sergio Bolivian 519 8:33

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The fourth of 4 Episodes with Outdoor Adventure Photographer Sergio Bolivian providing tips and advice to improve your adventure photography. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: [email protected] Show Note…

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Building the AI Agent Future: Shaw Walters (Eliza) & Harry Grieve (Gensyn) 53:03

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How will AI Agents transform the world? And why do they need to be Decentralized? This episode explores the frontier of AI agents—their power, their risks, and their role in shaping our future, on THE PEOPLE'S AI, presented by Gensyn. Host Jeff Wilser talks with Shaw Walters (founder of Eliza Labs) and Harry Grieve (co-founder of Gensyn) about what…

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Lab Companions, Elk Hunts, and Baja Adventures with Dave Zoby 518 42:36

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In this episode, host Rick Saez sits down with acclaimed outdoor writer Dave Zoby, whose evocative essays and stories have graced the pages of top magazines like Gray's Sporting Journal and The Drake. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the…

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How Sergio Bolivian Packs Light and Captures Epic Shots on the Trail 517 16:40

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The third of 4 Episodes with Outdoor Adventure Photographer Sergio Bolivian providing tips and advice to improve your adventure photography. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: [email protected] Show Notes…

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A (Respectful) Debate on AI Policy, w/ Justin Hendrix and Jeff Amico 49:32

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Should AI be regulated by governments, left to the courts, or guided by open markets and open source? That question is at the heart of this thoughtful, civil debate between two leaders shaping the future of AI policy. In this episode of The People’s AI, we’re joined by Justin Hendrix (Tech Policy Press) and Jeff Amico (Gensyn) for a wide-ranging co…

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Adventure Travel Industry's Jason Reckers on Community, Connection, and Technology EP 516 40:27

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This week on The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, Rick sits down with Jason Reckers, a long-time force behind the scenes at the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). Jason shares his journey from building tech startups in California to becoming COO at ATTA and now, his new mission to build connections between travelers and responsible tour…

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The (Data-Driven) Top AI Trends, w/ the CEOs of HumanX and Read.AI 43:47

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What are the top minds in AI actually talking about behind closed doors? At the HumanX conference—arguably the flagship event in the AI ecosystem—hundreds of speakers (from CEOs to policymakers to Kamala Harris) shared their unfiltered thoughts on the state and future of artificial intelligence. But with so much happening at once, even attendees co…

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Can AI Be Trusted? Building Verifiable, Scalable, Decentralized AI w/ the Founders of Gensyn 47:18

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What if we could trust AI results the way we trust cryptographic signatures? That’s the radical promise behind Gensyn’s work—building verifiable, decentralized AI infrastructure from the ground up. We kick off Season 2 of The People’s AI with Ben Fielding and Harry Grieve, the co-founders of Gensyn. We hear how their origin story began in a London …

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Light: Mastering the Sun and Shade with Photographer Sergio Bolivian 515 10:43

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The second of 4 Episodes with Outdoor Adventure Photographer Sergio Bolivian providing tips and advice to improve your adventure photography. In addition to shooting for destinations, brands, and publications, he also offers photography expeditions in South America, particularly focusing on Bolivia. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscri…

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Turning Cars Into Campsites: Peter Ducato Talks Luno, Adventure, and Smart Outdoor Gear 514 40:40

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Today I'm talking with Luno founder Peter Ducato. Peter is a seasoned entrepreneur and product specialist for the passenger building brands that blend, design, and impact. He's the founder and CEO of Luno, redefining outdoor adventure by turning vehicles into comfortable, ready-to-camp spaces. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, ra…

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Bold Frames and Big Stories with Photographer Sergio Ballivian 513 14:27

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The first of 4 Episodes with Outdoor Adventure Photographer Sergio Ballivian providing tips and advice to improve your adventure photography. In addition to shooting for destinations, brands, and publications, he also offers photography expeditions in South America, particularly focusing on Bolivia. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscri…

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Empowering Outdoor Access in New Mexico with Karina Armijo 512 33:06

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Today I'm talking with Karina Armijo from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division. As Director of the Outdoor Recreation Division for the State of New Mexico, Karina is dedicated to advancing sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that benefit communities, empower youth and foster economic growth across the state. Facebook Twitter Instagra…

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The Robot Revolution will be Powered by Decentralized Data, w/ PrismaX Founder Bayley Wang 44:43

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Why can ChatGPT write your emails, but robots still can’t fold your laundry? The answer isn’t hardware—it’s data. On today's episode of THE PEOPLE'S AI, presented by Vana, we speak with Bayley Wang, co-founder of PrismaX, a startup building the “base layer” for real-world robotics. PrismaX connects user-generated video data—like clips of people fol…

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Introducing "AUI": Artificial Useful Intelligence, w/ IBM's Chief Scientist Dr. Ruchir Puri 47:08

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What if we’re all chasing the wrong kind of AI? Dr. Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM, argues that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is overrated—and that we should be focusing instead on AUI: Artificial Useful Intelligence. This is a pragmatic, business-focused approach to AI that emphasizes real-world value, measurable outcomes, and impleme…

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Inspiration, Connection, and Environmental Action with Explorer Sunniva Sorby 511 40:28

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Get ready for an inspiring journey into the heart of adventure and purpose on this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast! Host Rick Saez sits down with legendary polar explorer, speaker, and activist Sunniva Sorby. From her early days trading a computer programming job in Norway for a wild leap into outdoor leadership, to groundbreakin…

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A Conversation with the AI Pioneer Who Coined ‘AGI’ — Dr. Ben Goertzel 57:16

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What exactly is AGI—Artificial General Intelligence—and how close are we to achieving it? Will it transform the world for better or worse? And how can we even tell when true AGI has arrived? In this episode of AI Curious, we sit down with Dr. Ben Goertzel, the iconic computer scientist who coined the term AGI more than 20 years ago. As the founder …

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Family Roots and Radical Rigs: The Van Do It Approach to Adventure Vans 510 53:30

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If you're anything like me, you've likely longed for a time when you could leave everything behind and hit the road, actually live the van life. I've got you covered. This episode is for you. Today, I'm speaking with Brent and Alan Klein from VanDoit, who take travelers to better places through trustworthy, modular van designs tailored to each stor…

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Fifty Years on the Rio Grande: Legendary River Tales with Guide Cisco Guevara 509 58:00

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For over fifty years, Cisco has been piloting rafts down the Rio Grande and sharing captivating stories around New Mexico campfires. They call him a living legend. It all started with tree riding (yes, tree riding), tequila, and a $2/hour carpentry gig. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my New…

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Should AI Agents Be Trusted? The Problem and Solution, w/ Billions.Network CEO Evin McMullen 45:44

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What happens when an AI agent says something harmful, or makes a costly mistake? Who’s responsible—and how can we even know who the agent belongs to in the first place? In this episode of AI-Curious, we talk with Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions.Network, a startup building cryptographic trust infrastructure to verify the identity and a…

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Deep-Dive into Decentralized AI Data Marketplaces, w/ Vana co-founder Art Abal 44:55

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What if your personal data wasn’t being harvested — but instead valued, tokenized, and returned to you? That’s the radical shift proposed by Vana, a platform building decentralized data marketplaces that aim to give users economic power over their own data. In this episode of "The People's AI," we speak with Art Abal, Vana’s co-founder, to unpack h…