156: The Mirror and the Machine — Pete Sacco on AGI, Post-Scarcity, and the Future of Human Connection
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Release Date: 01/14/2026
Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability
Description: What if Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) isn’t a rival to humanity, but a mirror reflecting our truest selves? In this mind-expanding conversation, Joshua Prieto sits down with quantum-physicist-turned-data-center-innovator Pete Sacco. They dive deep into the "What If" scenarios of a world where machines handle the picking up and putting down, freeing humans to return to what we were actually designed for: creating, innovating, and loving. Pete challenges us to shift our mindset from fear to courage, predicting a post-scarcity future fueled by free fusion energy and...
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with somatic coach and leadership development professional, Thomas Rosenberg. We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between our bodies, our leadership, and our ability to create truly regenerative outcomes. Thomas shares his personal journey from a linear-thinking family and a career in global climate policy to his current work helping leaders reconnect with their inner wisdom after a near-fatal accident forced him to re-evaluate everything. Join us as we explore how to move beyond "heady" solutions and learn to trust the intelligence of our...
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In this unique and deeply moving episode, we sit down with our good friend, musician, and entrepreneur, Clare Hedin. Clare takes us on a journey into the world of sound alchemy, exploring how music and vibration can be powerful tools for personal and collective regeneration. She shares her personal story of finding her purpose, not through a predefined plan, but by following a persistent sense of longing and taking courageous leaps into the unknown. Join us as we discuss how sound can help us navigate challenges, dissolve problems, and reconnect with a profound sense of belonging. Clare...
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Description: In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ryan James, a world traveler, entrepreneur, and advocate for the degrowth movement. Ryan shares his incredible journey from a promising baseball career to living in a remote village in Cameroon, and how these experiences fundamentally shifted his worldview. He challenges us to look deeper at the stories we tell ourselves about business, culture, and our relationship with the Earth. Join us as we explore the tension between entrepreneurship and degrowth, the importance of inner transformation for creating outer change, and how...
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In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Corsaro, a passionate advocate and entrepreneur in the regenerative food space. Anthony shares his personal journey from a family background in conventional produce distribution to becoming a key player in the regenerative consumer-packaged goods (CPG) movement. He opens up about how his own health challenges ignited his passion for creating food systems that are not only better for people but also for the planet. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal well-being and systemic change, the complexities of building a regenerative brand, and...
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Description: In this episode of the Seeds of Tao podcast, we're joined by Jonathan Appel, the visionary entrepreneur behind Eden Energy Solutions. We dive deep into his incredible journey of creating a technology that transforms harmful waste into clean, regenerative energy and organic fertilizers. Jonathan shares the inspiring origin story of Eden Energy, a mission sparked by a spiritual awakening and fueled by a lifelong passion for cleaning up our planet. Discover how this revolutionary, decentralized system has the potential to revolutionize industries, from agriculture to big oil, and...
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Podcast Episode 149: Funding the Commons: A Deep Dive into ReFi, DAOs, and the Future of Regenerative Economics Description: What if our financial systems were designed to heal the planet instead of extracting from it? This isn't a far-off dream; it's the emergent reality of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). In this roundtable discussion, host Joshua Prieto and co-host Noam Rifkind are joined by Stefan Fiedler-Alvarado, a leader in the ReFi space and the Director for the Certificate of Regenerative Entrepreneurship at UCI. Together, they dive deep...
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Podcast Episode: The Soil & The Ledger: Seeding a Regenerative Future with MAD Capital Description: The path of a regenerative entrepreneur is often a lonely one, fraught with financial hurdles and a system not built to support the deep, patient work of healing our planet. In this episode of the Seeds of Tao podcast, we sit down with Brandon Welch and Philip Taylor, the founders of Mad Capital, a company on a mission to finance the regenerative revolution in agriculture. Join us for a candid conversation about their journey, from the philosophical underpinnings of their work to the...
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Description:
What if Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) isn’t a rival to humanity, but a mirror reflecting our truest selves? In this mind-expanding conversation, Joshua Prieto sits down with quantum-physicist-turned-data-center-innovator Pete Sacco. They dive deep into the "What If" scenarios of a world where machines handle the picking up and putting down, freeing humans to return to what we were actually designed for: creating, innovating, and loving.
Pete challenges us to shift our mindset from fear to courage, predicting a post-scarcity future fueled by free fusion energy and decentralized compute. This episode is a call to action for every regenerative entrepreneur to take responsibility for their own "Inner AGI"—their body, mind, and spirit—as we prepare to hand the world over to the next generation of digital-native stewards.
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