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Stewart Alsop Iii Explores the Life in Silicon Valley Through a Conversation Between Peter Thiel and Eric Weinstein July 26, 2019

Today's Smash Notes is brought to you by Stewart Alsop III. He is the host of Crazy Wisdom podcast where he explores creativity, stress and spirituality. Stewart grew up in Silicon Valley but found it too much of a bubble, so he left to explore the world outside. In this episode he explores the past, the present and the future of the Silicon Valley through…

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  1. Who Is Stewart Alsop III at 0:00

    Stewart Alsop III is an American entrepreneur and the host of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast . Full answer

  2. What Are Peter Thiel and Eric Weinstein Think About the Progress at 0:55

    In their discussion on the Portal, Peter and Eric discuss how the progress of innovation is stalling. Full answer

  3. What Was Different Between 1920s and the Progress in Innovation Today at 2:05

    According to Peter Thiel, 1920s and 1930s was driven largely by a boom in technological and scientific progress. Full answer

  4. What Is the Problem With Ideological Conversion of Engineers in Silicon Valley at 5:55

    According to Stewart Alsop, we humans always tend to put other people in boxes, turning a society into "Us vs. Them" situation. Full answer

  5. Could Silicon Valley's Success Be the Cause for Its Downfall at 7:50

    While the economy is doing well, people in technology circles fall under a false impression that technology is the answer to all of humanity's problems and… Full answer

  6. What Can Be Done About the Homeless People in San Francisco at 9:55

    According to the discussion between Stewart Alsop III and Vinay Gupta , it is quite easy for people in San Francisco to put homeless people into the "us vs. Full answer

  7. How Can You Learn to Think Different at 15:20

    If you want the diversity of thought and experience, don't go to university. Full answer

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