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AI Podcasts

October 27, 2025

AI can learn logic. But can it learn folklore knowledge? - Svetlana Jitomirskaya

Epoch AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Folklore Knowledge is AI’s Next Frontier. The true test for advanced AI in abstract fields is not solving problems from a textbook but acquiring the unwritten, intuitive knowledge that experts possess.
  2. Automated Proof Verification Will Reshape Research. Within years, tools like Lean, powered by AI translators, will create a verifiable database of all mathematics, fundamentally changing how papers are published and refereed.
  3. Human + Machine is the New Paradigm. AI will become an indispensable assistant, automating routine work and pushing mathematicians to focus on what humans still do best: true creativity and formulating entirely new models.
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October 27, 2025

AI can learn logic. But can it learn folklore knowledge? - Svetlana Jitomirskaya

Epoch AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. **The "Folklore" Bottleneck:** AI's primary limitation isn't complex logic but its inability to access uncodified, expert intuition—the "folklore" that guides human problem-solving.
  2. **Automation Breeds Creativity:** As AI handles routine calculations and arguments, the value of human mathematicians will shift entirely to creative and abstract thinking, raising the bar for what constitutes a meaningful contribution.
  3. **Proof Verification Is the Next Revolution:** The most immediate and profound change in mathematics will be AI-driven, formally verified proofs, which will guarantee correctness and reshape the entire publishing and peer-review landscape.
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October 27, 2025

AI can learn logic. But can it learn folklore knowledge? - Svetlana Jitomirskaya

Epoch AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI's Next Frontier is Unwritten Knowledge. AI has mastered logic, but its true test is acquiring the implicit, "folklore" knowledge that experts use intuitively but rarely write down.
  2. Human Mathematicians Will Become Purely Creatives. As AI automates routine calculations and arguments, the role of a mathematician will shift entirely to high-level abstraction, creative problem formulation, and intuition.
  3. Formal Verification Will Revolutionize Publishing. The combination of AI translators and formal proof assistants like Lean will soon make it possible to automatically verify all mathematical papers, fundamentally changing how research is validated and published.
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October 25, 2025

The Universal Hierarchy of Life - Prof. Chris Kempes [SFI]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Life is a Process, Not a Substance. Stop defining life by its carbon-based hardware. The most fundamental properties of life are functional and informational processes that can manifest on any substrate, including human minds (culture) or silicon (AI).
  2. Physics is the Great Equalizer. While the universe may teem with diverse biochemistries, all life is governed by the same physical constraints. These universal laws make life predictable at a macro level, creating evolutionary targets and forcing convergent solutions.
  3. Evolutionary Leaps Aren't Random. Major transitions in life’s complexity, like the emergence of multicellularity, are often responses to hitting a hard physical wall, frequently triggered by radical environmental change. Evolution innovates most profoundly when its back is against the wall.
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October 24, 2025

Hash Rate - Ep 139 - Sundae Bar: Subnet 121

Hash Rate pod - Bittensor $TAO & Subnets

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The "App Store" for AI Has Arrived. Sundae Bar isn't just a subnet; it's a full-stack business aiming to be the Shopify for AI agents, handling everything from discovery and custom builds to payments and monetization.
  2. They Cracked the Custom Agent Puzzle. By integrating Leta Evals, Sundae Bar bypasses the need for a standardized benchmark. It can objectively grade bespoke agents, ensuring clients get high-quality, useful tools instead of gamed outputs.
  3. Main Street Meets Crypto. As a publicly listed company with a CEO from Red Bull, Sundae Bar is built to bridge the gap between complex AI infrastructure and real-world business needs, making it one of the most compelling vehicles for mainstream adoption in the Bittensor ecosystem.
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October 24, 2025

Why This Bull Market Feels Like a Bear! Downtober Explained

Bankless

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Altcoin Malaise Defines Sentiment: The real temperature check of the market isn't Bitcoin's price, but the performance of the "middle of the market." As long as altcoins lag, bearish sentiment will persist, even in a technical bull run.
  2. Gold's Rally is Bitcoin's Prologue: Watch the flow of capital into gold. As central banks de-dollarize and a staggering $7.5 trillion sits in money market funds, gold is the first stop. Bitcoin is the next logical destination for that capital seeking a digitally native, debasement-resistant asset.
  3. AI Agents Need Crypto Wallets: The convergence is here. AI models are already competing in trading competitions on-chain, and platforms like Coinbase are building the infrastructure (X42, MCP wallets) for AI agents to hold and spend crypto, creating a new machine-to-machine economy.
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October 23, 2025

Waiting for AI's phase change in mathematics - Ravi Vakil

Epoch AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Wait for the "Wow" Moment.** Don't be fooled by incremental progress. The true AI revolution in math will be a qualitative "phase change"—a sudden leap in creative reasoning, not just better computation.
  2. **Think Native, Not Fluent.** The deepest impact will come from the next generation of mathematicians who use AI as a native language, not a retrofitted tool.
  3. **Value Understanding Over Proof.** The ultimate measure of AI's success in mathematics won't be its ability to solve problems, but its capacity to generate genuine "epiphanies" and deepen human understanding.
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October 23, 2025

Marc Andreessen & Amjad Masad on “Good Enough” AI, AGI, and the End of Coding

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. English is the New Programming Language. The era of wrestling with boilerplate code is ending. AI agents are empowering anyone to build software with natural language, transforming creative ideas directly into functional products.
  2. Autonomous Agents Are Already Here. Coherent, multi-hour task execution is now possible thanks to verification loops and multi-agent systems. Expect agents to soon handle entire development workflows with minimal human oversight.
  3. We’re Trapped in a "Good Enough" AGI Loop. The explosion of value in verifiable domains like coding is creating a powerful economic incentive to perfect narrow AI. This risks trapping us in a local maximum, delaying the quest for true, generalized intelligence.
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October 22, 2025

Why Creativity Will Matter More Than Code | Kevin Rose and Anish Acharya

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Creativity Over Code: As AI handles the "how" of software development, the most valuable skill will be the "what" and "why." The future belongs to creative orchestrators who can guide AI to build novel, emotionally resonant products.
  2. Invest in the Weird: The biggest consumer opportunities are born from ideas that initially seem odd or socially awkward. For investors and builders, the willingness to be embarrassed is a prerequisite for creating something truly new.
  3. From Intellect to Emotion: For 40 years, technology has focused on optimizing our minds and productivity. The next wave of AI-powered applications will focus on augmenting our emotional lives, from companionship to creativity.
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Crypto Podcasts

March 28, 2025

How to Become a Millionaire Crypto Insider (FREE 5 STEP GUIDE)

Taiki Maeda

Crypto

Key Takeaways:


1. Beware the Playbook: Recognize the cynical cycle of hype, VC validation, token launch, strategic pumping, and insider dumping.


2. Airdrops Aren't Free Lunch: Understand that airdrop campaigns primarily benefit projects via free marketing and liquidity, with insiders potentially gaming the system.


3. Demand Better: The crypto space needs greater transparency and accountability; the current incentive structure rewards manipulative behavior until it becomes unprofitable.

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March 28, 2025

Why MegaETH Trusts Ethereum’s Escape Hatch

The DCo Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:


1. Trust Ethereum, Not Just the Rollup: MegaETH's security model fundamentally relies on users trusting Ethereum's liveness and escape hatch mechanism to guarantee fund safety and eventual transaction correctness, acknowledging its own lack of *real-time* censorship resistance.


2. Focus on Practical Guarantees: The emphasis shifts from the abstract ideal of "decentralization" to concrete properties like liveness and the *ability* to exit (censorship resistance), even if delayed via Ethereum settlement.


3. Modular Security is the Trend: MegaETH exemplifies the modular blockchain thesis where Layer 2 solutions inherit security from a robust base layer (Ethereum), with future developments likely deepening this integration (e.g., base/native rollups).


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March 27, 2025

Hash Rate - Ep 102: Lyn Alden - 'Broken Money'

Hash Rate pod - Bitcoin, AI, DePIN, DeFi

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Technological advancements significantly impact the monetary system, creating both opportunities and risks.
  2. The current dollar system, based on circular logic and continuous expansion, faces systemic fragility.
  3. Bitcoin's ability to offer fast, decentralized settlements represents a potential solution, but scalability and the quantum threat need to be addressed.
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March 26, 2025

The Foundation for Banking’s Next Evolution | Live From DAS

Bell Curve

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. The blockchain market is maturing, with revenue generation becoming a key valuation metric.
  2. User experience and customization are driving the evolution of smart contract platforms.
  3. Web3 banking and open finance are poised for significant growth, driven by evolving regulations and institutional adoption.
  4. Vault (formerly EOS) is positioning itself as a key player in the Web3 banking space,** emphasizing regulatory compliance, predictable transaction costs, and customizability.
  5. Investors should focus on blockchain projects that demonstrate real-world utility and generate revenue.**  Mere speculation and hype are no longer sufficient.
  6. The convergence of factors like Bitcoin scaling solutions, Bitcoin ETFs, and a more favorable regulatory environment is creating an inflection point for Web3 banking and open finance.
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March 28, 2025

Exchange Wars and the L.A. Vape Cabal w/ Threadguy

Steady Lads Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Crypto cycles between Wild West chaos and attempts at order. The recent meme coin frenzy and subsequent crashes highlight extreme extraction and market manipulation possibilities.
  2. Edge is Earned, Not Given: Sustainable crypto trading requires moving beyond gambling to actively cultivating specific advantages through deep research, network intelligence, or unique analytical frameworks.
  3. Content is a Double-Edged Sword:*While powerful for building presence, crypto content creation faces intense pressure, burnout risks, and ethical tightropes, especially when financial incentives align with hype.
  4. Decentralization Isn't Absolute: The Hyperliquid incident demonstrates that even DEXs may resort to centralized interventions under duress, blurring lines and prompting scrutiny from established CEX players feeling the competitive heat.
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March 28, 2025

The Institutional Crypto Gold Rush

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Institutions Have Arrived: Anticipated US regulation is greenlighting a wave of institutional capital, primarily targeting stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.
  2. Yield is King for L1s: Forget competing with Bitcoin on moneyness; L1s like Ethereum must prove their value by capturing fees from the burgeoning on-chain economy.
  3. Decentralization Isn't Binary: Be critical of "decentralization theater"; protocols may sacrifice decentralization principles for expediency or survival, especially those with flawed insurance models.
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