Stewart Alsop III reviews a broad range of topics with his father Stewart Alsop II, who started his career in the personal computer industry and is still actively involved in investing in startup technology companies. Stewart Alsop III is fascinated by what his father was doing as SAIII was growing up in the Golden Age of Silicon Valley. Topics include: - How the personal computing revolution led to the internet, which led to the mobile revolution - Now we are covering the future of the inte ...
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Episode #13: AI Hype vs. Reality: Cutting Through the Noise
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Welcome to Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops! In this episode, we tackle the evolution and current state of artificial intelligence, with Stewart Alsop II critiquing the hype surrounding generative AI and questioning its tangible benefits to individuals, while Stewart Alsop III discusses how AI is becoming an effective tool for ta…
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Episode #12: The New Rules of Tech: From 90s Antitrust to Today’s AI Dilemma
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Welcome to Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops. In this episode, they dive into a fascinating discussion on the intersection of personal computing, federal agencies, and the transformative role of technology, both historically and in today's AI landscape. They explore the antitrust case of the 1990s, when Microsoft was accused of mo…
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Episode #11: The Internet’s Genesis: How the 1990s Opened the Floodgates of Innovation
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Welcome to Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops. In this episode, Stewart Alsop III and his father, Stewart Alsop II, take a deep dive into the early days of the internet, technology trends, and the nature of predictions with "skin in the game." Stewart Alsop II, who was at the forefront of tech journalism and venture capital, discus…
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Episode #10: Forty Years Later: Are We Finally There with AI?
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Welcome to Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops. In this episode, they explore the trajectory of technology from the early days of personal computing to the current AI revolution. Topics include reflections on "The Last One" program from the 1980s, which promised to be the last program you'd ever need, and comparisons to today’s adva…
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Episode #9: The AI Whisperer: A New Era of Prompt-Based Programming
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Episode #8: The Rise of Personal Computing and the Fall of Trust
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Welcome to Stewart Squared Podcast with the two Stewart Alsops. In this episode, they explore the early personal computing revolution, beginning with the rise of Lotus Notes and spreadsheets like VisiCalc, which transformed business forecasting and led to the dominance of software giants such as Microsoft. They discuss the ongoing influence of defe…
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Episode #7: Satellites, Warfare, and the End of Terrestrial Tech
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Welcome to Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops. In this episode, they explore pivotal moments in technology, starting with the personal computing revolution, the evolution of smartphones, and how AI is shaping our future. Stewart Alsop II reflects on abandoning his "constellation of devices" theory after realizing, during a fishing …
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Episode #6: Evernet Dreams: The Intersection of Satellite Tech, Battery Innovation, and Constant Connectivity
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Welcome to Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops! In this episode, they dive into the history of personal computing, the evolution of the internet, and the development of mobile phone technology, all within the context of AI and the Evernet theory. They discuss the intriguing advancements in satellite technologies, like Starlink's por…
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Episode #5: Silicon Valley's Dark Horse: Oracle’s Past, Present, and Future
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Welcome to the Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops. In this episode, the discussion takes a deep dive into the intriguing history and current ventures of Oracle, particularly focusing on its founder, Larry Ellison, and his relationship with tech giants like Steve Jobs. The conversation also touches on Oracle's involvement in AI, its…
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Episode #4: Building Giants and Guarding Integrity: Lessons from the Tech Trenches
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Welcome to Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops. In this episode, we continue our exploration of fiduciary responsibility within the realms of venture capital and business management. The discussion touches on the inherent conflicts of interest that arise when balancing responsibilities to investors, companies, and stakeholders. We a…
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Episode #3: San Francisco: The Empire at Its Peak or on the Brink?
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Welcome to the Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops! In this episode, Stewart Alsop II and Stewart Alsop III discuss the complexities of San Francisco’s tech scene, the future of AI, and the evolution of tech infrastructure. They explore how San Francisco’s self-perception contrasts with a broader sense of national decline, draw para…
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Episode #2: The Evolution of Computing: a Generational Conversation
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Welcome to the Stewart Squared podcast with the two Stewart Alsops interviewing Joe Alsop who started Progress Software and took it all the way to IPO. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of the early personal computing industry, sharing insights and anecdotes from Joe's extensive career, including his time at MIT and the founding o…
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Conferences: Why do people start them?
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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom's special series, Stewart Squared, Stewart Alsop III and his father Stewart Alsop II delve into various topics. They discuss the fragmented theme of AI, AI wearables, and technology conferences, including anecdotes and the purpose behind such events. They explore the evolution of tech products, mentioning companies l…
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