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Weller Informed
Hosted by Evan Weller · EN
Welcome to Weller Informed, a podcast about thinking deeply and living intentionally, exploring ideas, habits, and conversations that help us make sense of a changing world. Join host Evan Weller as he talks with friends, thinkers, and doers about everything from personal growth and parenting to technology, philosophy, and the future of work.
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#002 – Ryan Stauffer – From Chamber Opera to AI and the Future of Work
Oct 2601:05:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Weller Informed, Evan sits down with Ryan Stauffer — a creative technologist, composer, and consultant — for a wide-ranging conversation about art, AI, capitalism, and the human future.Ryan shares how writing a chamber opera led him to reflect on creativity, meaning, and the role of technology in shaping our lives. Together, he and Evan explore how AI is transforming the way we work, create, and think, the tension between open research and corporate control, and why our economy should serve society, not the other way around.From the early days of generative art to today’s AI-driven workplaces, this episode dives deep into what it means to stay human in an age of machines — and why education, creativity, and purpose still matter.
Transcribe →#001 - Andy Olson - From Nasal Breathing to Infinite Games
Oct 1801:06:05Tap to summarizeWelcome to the very first episode of Weller Informed! Host Evan Weller kicks things off with longtime friend Andy Olson for a wide-ranging conversation that’s part personal catch-up, part deep dive into ideas shaping how we live, think, and grow.Together, they explore everything from the power of nasal breathing and yoga to the challenges and joys of parenthood, the shifting role of college and AI in education, and how the concept of infinite games can help us build more intentional lives. Along the way, they wrestle with motivation, discipline, consistency, and why “starting from zero” is often the hardest — and most important — part of any journey.
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