Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
When it comes to the AI race, Jeffrey Quesnelle, co-founder and CEO of Nous Research, thinks there's no stopping it. However, he is on a mission to ensure nation-states don't control it through a select few companies. On the latest Raoul Pal the Journey Man, he speaks about the need for decentralized, open-source AI, and how his company is trying to make it happen as it competes with centralized AI titans.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Sponsor: Figure Markets
01:01 – Show Introduction
01:20 – Macro, Crypto, AI & Decentralization
02:14 – Guest Intro: Jeff from Noose Research
03:16 – Jeff’s Background & Early AI
04:25 – Discovering Stable Diffusion
05:48 – Origins of Noose Research
06:46 – Decentralized vs Centralized AI
08:06 – Crypto Rails for AI Training
09:22 – Distributed GPU Training
10:38 – Idle GPUs & Market Inefficiencies
12:08 – Smart Contracts & Fault-Tolerant Training
14:49 – Regulatory Pressure on Open-Source AI
16:06 – Model Strategy & Efficiency Breakthroughs
18:31 – AI Economics & Energy Costs
21:04 – Self-Learning Models & Compute Challenges
22:48 – Local AI & Hardware Constraints
24:11 – Open-Source AI as a Competitive Edge
27:05 – Deployment & UX Challenges
27:44 – Sponsor Break: Prepare for 2030
29:05 – Open-Source & Decentralized AI Vision
30:46 – AI as the Next Printing Press
32:00 – Permissionless Tech & Global Distribution
33:44 – Coping With Exponential AI Progress
36:11 – Bittensor & Purpose-Built AI Networks
38:16 – Agent Interaction & Value Creation
41:06 – AI, Latency & Market Parallels
42:53 – Second-Order Social Effects
44:02 – Humans, Meaning & Language
45:37 – Short-Term AI Futures & Infrastructure
46:19 – Geopolitics, Chips & Rivalry
48:41 – Social Backlash & Political Friction
50:04 – Open Source Makes AI Unstoppable
51:04 – Energy, Efficiency & Technological Pressure
52:11 – Human-Centric Decentralized AI
53:16 – AI as Compression of Human Knowledge
54:36 – Coherence, Complexity & Life Systems
54:41 – Closing Thoughts with Jeff
55:00 – Host Wrap-Up: The State of AI
55:20 – Like & Subscribe
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When it comes to the AI race, Jeffrey Quesnelle, co-founder and CEO of Nous Research, thinks there's no stopping it. However, he is on a mission to ensure nation-states don't control it through a select few companies. On the latest Raoul Pal the Journey Man, he speaks about the need for decentralized, open-source AI, and how his company is trying to make it happen as it competes with centralized AI titans.
Follow Jeffrey on X: @theemozilla
⚪ Get cash fast - borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL today.
⚪ Take advantage of the lowest rates in the industry* at 8.91% (9.999% APR) at 50% LTV1 and segregated collateral vaults, protected with decentralized MPC. Join Now -
👉 figuremarkets.co/realvision
Crypto Gathering Miami 2026: not everyone wants the full conference sprint. That’s why there’s the Social Pass ($300): welcome drinks, beach party, and Drinks with @RaoulGMI LIVE 🍷 Right now it’s BOGO... bring a friend or split the cost 👉 Get it now: rvtv.io/4hYsZkc
Timestamps:
00:00 – Sponsor: Figure Markets
01:01 – Show Introduction
01:20 – Macro, Crypto, AI & Decentralization
02:14 – Guest Intro: Jeff from Noose Research
03:16 – Jeff’s Background & Early AI
04:25 – Discovering Stable Diffusion
05:48 – Origins of Noose Research
06:46 – Decentralized vs Centralized AI
08:06 – Crypto Rails for AI Training
09:22 – Distributed GPU Training
10:38 – Idle GPUs & Market Inefficiencies
12:08 – Smart Contracts & Fault-Tolerant Training
14:49 – Regulatory Pressure on Open-Source AI
16:06 – Model Strategy & Efficiency Breakthroughs
18:31 – AI Economics & Energy Costs
21:04 – Self-Learning Models & Compute Challenges
22:48 – Local AI & Hardware Constraints
24:11 – Open-Source AI as a Competitive Edge
27:05 – Deployment & UX Challenges
27:44 – Sponsor Break: Prepare for 2030
29:05 – Open-Source & Decentralized AI Vision
30:46 – AI as the Next Printing Press
32:00 – Permissionless Tech & Global Distribution
33:44 – Coping With Exponential AI Progress
36:11 – Bittensor & Purpose-Built AI Networks
38:16 – Agent Interaction & Value Creation
41:06 – AI, Latency & Market Parallels
42:53 – Second-Order Social Effects
44:02 – Humans, Meaning & Language
45:37 – Short-Term AI Futures & Infrastructure
46:19 – Geopolitics, Chips & Rivalry
48:41 – Social Backlash & Political Friction
50:04 – Open Source Makes AI Unstoppable
51:04 – Energy, Efficiency & Technological Pressure
52:11 – Human-Centric Decentralized AI
53:16 – AI as Compression of Human Knowledge
54:36 – Coherence, Complexity & Life Systems
54:41 – Closing Thoughts with Jeff
55:00 – Host Wrap-Up: The State of AI
55:20 – Like & Subscribe
Unlock the potential to showcase your brand to our global audience. Contact us at partnerships@realvision.com for advertising inquiries.
🍌 Get your Banana Zone swag at the Real Vision merch store: shop.realvision.com
Connect with me:
Twitter (X): twitter.com/RaoulGMI
Instagram: instagram.com/raoulgmi
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raoul-pal-real-vision
My other work:
Real Vision: rvtv.io/3LHYIaH
Global Macro Investor: globalmacroinvestor.com
The Exponentialist: realvision.com/thefuture
EXPAAM: expaam.com
Connect with Real Vision™:
Twitter: rvtv.io/twitter
Instagram: rvtv.io/instagram
Get a FREE membership: rvtv.io/3Y4t5Pw
Disclaimer: media.realvision.com/wp/20231004185303/Disclaimer-1.pdf
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