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AI Podcasts

January 23, 2026

Abstraction & Idealization: AI's Plato Problem [Mazviita Chirimuuta]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Transition from "Spectator Knowledge" (passive data absorption) to "Interactive Knowledge" (agentic engagement).
  2. Prioritize "embodied" AI architectures that integrate sensory feedback loops.
  3. AGI will not be solved by better math alone. It requires accounting for the physical and biological constraints that define intelligence.
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January 23, 2026

Captaining IMO Gold, Deep Think, On-Policy RL, Feeling the AGI in Singapore — Yi Tay 2

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from more data to better thinking via inference-time compute. Reasoning is becoming a post-training capability rather than a pre-training byproduct.
  2. Use AI for anti-gravity coding to automate bug fixes and data visualization. Treat the model as a passive aura that buffs the productivity of every senior engineer.
  3. AGI will not be a collection of narrow tools but a single model that reasons its way through any domain. The gap between closed labs and open source is widening as these reasoning tricks compound.
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January 21, 2026

"We Made a Dream Machine That Runs on Your Gaming PC"

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from static LLMs to interactive world models marks the move from AI as a tool to AI as a persistent environment.
  2. Monitor the Hugging Face release of the 2B model to build custom image-to-experience wrappers for niche training or spatial entertainment.
  3. Local world models will become the primary interface for spatial computing within the next year, making high-end local compute more valuable than cloud-based streaming.
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January 18, 2026

Why Every Brain Metaphor in History Has Been Wrong [SPECIAL EDITION]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Strategic Pivot: The transition from "Understanding-First" science to "Prediction-First" engineering. We are building artifacts that work perfectly but remain theoretically opaque.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Audit your AI stack for "Leaky Abstractions." Don't assume a model's reasoning capabilities in one domain will hold when the underlying causal structure changes.
  3. AGI isn't just an engineering milestone; it's a philosophical wager. If the brain isn't a computer, we are building a very powerful helicopter, not a synthetic human.
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January 18, 2026

Why Every Brain Metaphor in History Has Been Wrong [SPECIAL EDITION]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The pivot from "Understanding-First" science to "Prediction-First" engineering creates massive technical liability in our models.
  2. Audit your AI implementations for "Leaky Abstractions" where the model fails to account for physical edge cases.
  3. High-performance automation is not the same as sentient reasoning. Builders who recognize this distinction will avoid the cultural illusion of inevitable AGI.
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January 17, 2026

Brex’s AI Hail Mary — With CTO James Reggio

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from deterministic software to agentic networks. Companies are moving from rigid workflows to fluid systems that plan and execute autonomously.
  2. Build an internal LLM gateway early. Centralizing model routing and cost monitoring allows you to swap providers as the model horse race changes without refactoring your product.
  3. AI is not just a feature but a fundamental restructuring of the corporate cost center. Efficiency gains allow a static headcount of 300 engineers to support a business growing 5x.
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January 14, 2026

Identity for AI Agents - Patrick Riley & Carlos Galan, Auth0

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from interactive chat to autonomous "task runners" requires a shift from session-based identity to delegated, long-term authorization.
  2. Implement the Token Vault pattern to decouple your agent logic from the mess of OAuth token refreshing.
  3. In the next year, the "Agentic Web" will live or die by trust. If you cannot prove an agent is authorized to act, it is just a fancy toy.
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January 15, 2026

AI and the Future of Warfare with US Under Secretary of War Emil Michael

No Priors: AI, Machine Learning, Tech, & Startups

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: The Great Re-Shoring. National security now depends on domestic production of critical minerals and semiconductors.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Build for Scale. Prioritize manufacturing competence over pure software features to win government contracts.
  3. The Bottom Line: The defense industrial base is being rebuilt from the ground up. The next decade belongs to the builders who can merge Silicon Valley speed with the Pentagon's scale.
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January 15, 2026

Ben & Marc: Why Everything Is About to Get 10x Bigger

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from software eating the world to AI reinventing the computer means every existing market cap is a floor.
  2. Prioritize the non-fungible creator by providing monetization tools that bypass legacy gatekeepers.
  3. We are entering a period of asymmetric payoffs where the art of picking original thinkers matters more than historical data.
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Crypto Podcasts

June 2, 2025

Onboarding the Next Billion Users with Galxe | Yumin Xia

Proof of Coverage Media

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Lowering Entry Barriers: Galxe's "learn, explore, earn" model makes crypto accessible by allowing users to earn their first tokens, fostering organic community growth for projects.
  2. Privacy-Preserving Verification: The adoption of Zero-Knowledge Proofs for quests and identity is key to building user trust and enabling verifiable on-chain activity without compromising personal data.
  3. Integrated Infrastructure: By developing its own L1, Gravity Chain, Galxe aims to provide a seamless, high-performance experience, tackling cross-chain friction and offering a robust platform for dApps and users.
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June 2, 2025

What's Next For BTC, Crypto's Biggest Innovation & Picking Winners In 2025

1000x Podcast

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Leverage Kills: Excessive open interest relative to price movement is a clearer warning sign than funding rates alone; avoid getting over-levered at market highs.
  2. Perps are the Future: Perpetual swaps are a superior financial product for speculation and could see explosive growth, with crypto platforms leading the charge if US regulation permits.
  3. Buy the Geopolitical Dip (Wisely): Bitcoin often dips on geopolitical scares but rallies on subsequent government stimulus, presenting strategic entry points.
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June 2, 2025

Debate: How to Value an L1 Token

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. L1 Valuation is Evolving: Investors are moving beyond simple metrics, seeking frameworks that capture both transactional utility (REV) and monetary premium (RSOV).
  2. The "Money" Angle is Key: Understanding L1 tokens as emerging forms of non-sovereign money, with value driven by capital flows and store-of-value properties, is critical for long-term investment theses.
  3. Focus on Real Yield Drivers: For investors, analyzing how L1s plan to capture value from contentious state (e.g., sequencing fees) is crucial, as this will be a durable source of real yield and token demand.
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June 2, 2025

Bitcoin Hits Escape Velocity! Mike Novogratz on the Bond Crisis, Genius Act & AI’s Crypto Future

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Bitcoin's Bull Run is Just Starting: Driven by broad adoption and macro uncertainty, Bitcoin has hit "escape velocity" with significant upside potential.
  2. Regulatory Winds Have Shifted: The impending Genius Act and a more crypto-friendly SEC are set to unleash a wave of innovation and institutional participation.
  3. Tokenization & AI are Converging: The tokenization of real-world assets, especially equities, and the build-out of AI infrastructure (often by crypto-related entities) are major growth vectors.
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June 2, 2025

Finding Product Market Fit In Crypto

Lightspeed

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Infrastructure is the New Frontier:** Prioritize crypto ventures using blockchain as a foundational layer to innovate and compete with Web2, moving beyond purely crypto-centric applications.
  2. **Solve Real Problems, Not Chase Hypotheses:** True PMF stems from addressing tangible user pain points; market creation is often a byproduct of successful problem-solving, not an initial goal.
  3. **Large Markets Fuel Pivots:** While a sharp focus is vital, building within a substantial market provides the necessary runway and adjacent opportunities critical for navigating the path to PMF.
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June 2, 2025

The Race to Replace Mainnet | Ian Unsworth, Kairos Research

0xResearch

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. UX is King: Seamless, integrated user experiences (like Hyperliquid's or a desired "Robin Hood for crypto") will win, as fragmentation (EVM L2s) breeds user frustration and churn.
  2. Solana's Ascent: Alpenlow’s 150ms finality and zero voting costs significantly enhance Solana's competitive edge, driven by an "underdog" culture of relentless improvement.
  3. ETH's Identity Search: Ethereum needs decisive leadership and a unified technical/narrative strategy to counter fragmentation and challengers; price pressure often serves as its main catalyst for action.
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