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Stewart Alsop III interviews Tyler Cloutier about SpaceTimeDB, a revolutionary database that functions as a distributed operating system.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Tyler Cloutier, founder of Clockwork Labs and creator of SpaceTimeDB. They explore how SpaceTimeDB functions as more than just a database—it's essentially a distributed operating system that merges server logic with data storage, enabling real-time applications and time-travel capabilities. The conversation ranges from the technical architecture of databases and operating systems to the philosophy of distributed systems, touching on everything from Unix and Linux to how SpaceTimeDB could revolutionize AI-generated software deployment. Tyler explains how their system reduces the complexity of building real-time applications, makes deployment simpler for both humans and AI agents, and why games like their MMORPG BitCraft Online drove them to create this new infrastructure. They also discuss the future of the internet, the role of bots in gaming, and how SpaceTimeDB fits into the broader landscape of cloud computing alongside tools like Cloudflare, Vercel, and Docker. For more information, visit spacetimedb.com or check out Clockwork Labs on GitHub and Twitter . Timestamps 00:00 Stewart introduces Tyler…

People in this episode

Host: Stewart Alsop III

Guest: Tyler Cloutier

Topics covered

• databases
• operating systems
• real-time applications
• distributed systems
• AI-generated software
• cloud computing

Keywords

• SpaceTimeDB
• real-time applications
• distributed operating system
• AI software deployment
• Cloudflare
• Vercel
• Docker
• BitCraft Online

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clockwork Labs, Cloudflare, Vercel, Docker

Products: SpaceTimeDB, BitCraft Online

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