5 Bullet Archive

Anker Nano II 65W

🛒 Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Anker Nano II 65W (Amazon, official website). This is a game changer. Tired of carrying around that gigantic brick of a MacBook charger? Check out the photos at either of the above links. Huge thanks to our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Kevin Rose (@KevinRose)! Description: “Anker Nano II has the power you need to fast charge your phone, tablet, and USB-C notebook from a single tiny charger. Charge a 2020 MacBook Air in less than 2 hours, a MacBook Pro 13ʺ at full speed, an iPhone 12 up to 3× faster than with an original 5W charger.…”— Tim Ferriss

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“‘No one is useless in this world,’ retorted the Secretary, ‘who lightens the burden of it for anyone else.’” — Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend

Psychedelic therapy: a roadmap for wider acceptance and utilization

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Mason Marks · nature.com

“Psychedelic therapy: a roadmap for wider acceptance and utilization” (Nature Medicine) by Mason Marks (@MasonMarksMD) and I. Glenn Cohen (@cohenprof), both associated with the Harvard Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) at the Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law School. “A Strategy for Rescheduling Psilocybin” (Scientific American) by Mason Marks (@MasonMarksMD).— Tim Ferriss

▶Stick With It

🎵 MusicTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Ray Bryant · youtube.com

“Stick With It” (YouTube, Spotify) by Ray Bryant.— Tim Ferriss

Rush

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Rush (Amazon, Apple TV, Netflix). My girlfriend recommended we watch this movie before F1 lands in Austin later this month. It exceeded all expectations. The characters are complex, the story is nearly unbelievable, and the cinematography is absolutely stunning. Here’s the description: “In the mid-1970s, charismatic English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) share an intense rivalry in Formula 1 racing. Driving vehicles that are little more than gas-filled, rolling bombs, Hunt and Lauda burn up the track, all the while pushing themselves t— Tim Ferriss

OpenSea: The Reasonable Revolutionary

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Mario Gabriele · readthegeneralist.com

“OpenSea: The Reasonable Revolutionary” by Mario Gabriele, founder and editor of The Generalist. Pair this reading with “Punks, Squiggles, and the Future of Generative Media” by Derek Edws and Stephen McKeon. If you think this stuff is crazy now, just wait...— Tim Ferriss

💬 QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2021

“Pardon him, Theodotus: he is a barbarian, and thinks that the customs of his tribe and island are the laws of nature.” — George Bernard Shaw

▶How We Got Our Grid and How We Get a Better One

🎙️ PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · open.spotify.com

“How We Got Our Grid and How We Get a Better One” Click here to skip directly to the start of the episode at 5:52. Description: “Wind and solar are now some of the cheapest ways to make electricity. So what’s standing in the way of using more of these renewable energies? One of the biggest barriers is something all around us that we rarely notice—our electricity grid. Not just the wires and technology that make up the grid but also the people and institutions that run it. In this episode, we talk with anthropologist Gretchen Bakke, author of The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Ou— Tim Ferriss

Language Lessons

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · rottentomatoes.com

Language Lessons. This is the first movie I’ve seen in theaters since COVID. It is (e)spectacular! The format is genius, the characters are gorgeously imperfect, and the emotions are exactly what I needed. Highest recommendation. Kudos to Natalie Morales ) (@nataliemorales), Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass), and the entire team. Pro tip: Don’t watch the trailer or read descriptions, as they contain too many possible spoilers. Enjoy the laughs and catharsis.— Tim Ferriss

▶Let Things Rot

🎥 DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Mateo Barrenengoa · youtu.be

“Let Things Rot” from the Fungi Foundation. This is gorgeously shot, and it’s worth a five-minute break for the visuals alone. From the description: “The Fungi Foundation is proud to present ‘Let Things Rot,’ a new documentary short directed by Mateo Barrenengoa in collaboration with mycologist and foundation founder Giuliana Furci [@giulifungi]. Filmed in Chile’s Araucanía Region, the short delves into fungi’s crucial role as a decomposer, inviting the viewer to reconsider rotting through a new, poetic perspective.”— Tim Ferriss

34 Mistakes on the Way to 34 Years Old

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Ryan Holiday · ryanholiday.net

“34 Mistakes on the Way to 34 Years Old” by Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday). For more life advice recapped on birthdays, see Elder Jedi Kevin Kelly’s “99 Additional Bits of Unsolicited Advice” and “68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice.”— Tim Ferriss

Texas Is the Future of America

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Steven Pedigo · nytimes.com

“Texas Is the Future of America” by Steven Pedigo (@iamstevenpedigo) for The New York Times. This article probably isn’t what you think it is. Based on demographic changes and more, I think it helps you to peek around corners into the near future.— Tim Ferriss

It’s official.

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · twitter.com

“It’s official. I just received a U01 grant from NIDA to study psilocybin for tobacco addiction. To my knowledge it’s the 1st grant from the US government in over a half century to directly study therapeutics of a classic psychedelic. New era in legitimacy of psychedelic science.” This is a tweet from Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins. It is a HUGE deal and decades in the making. This has also been a primary hope/target of mine for the last several years. Congratulations, Matthew and team! Additional coverage: Breaking News: US Gov to Fund— Tim Ferriss

The first two get decently technical.

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Chris Dixon · twitter.com

The first two get decently technical. The last is a good overall primer. 1) “6529 ~1 month old 🥳 Some of you know me from somewhere else 👀 My views on NFTs in the thread below” by 65292) “1/ Tokens are a new digital primitive, analogous to the website 🧵” by Chris Dixon3) “Had a call w a very smart investor who dismissed NFTs, trading cards, collectibles as Beanie Babies + I nearly fell out of my chair, but I get it, if you’re not tuned into the power of culture (esp internet culture) this all looks like a fad, a blip. I need to do a video on this.” by Alexis Ohanian— Tim Ferriss

It Is Obscene: A True Reflection in Three Parts

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie · chimamanda.com

“It Is Obscene: A True Reflection in Three Parts” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (@chimamandareal), the award-winning Nigerian author of books including We Should All Be Feminists. She is one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People” (2015) and a MacArthur Fellowship “Genius Grant” recipient. This was sent to me by Ryan Holiday, who found it tucked away in Anne Applebaum’s piece on “The New Puritans,” which is also excellent. Everyone should read this essay. It’s a taste of things to come on a much larger scale. Social media will breed more of this, and few people are immune.— Tim Ferriss

Reusable cup pods for Keurig 2.0 & 1.0 Brewers

📚 BooksTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Reusable cup pods for Keurig 2.0 & 1.0 Brewers. Using Keurig coffee machines normally hurts my soul. Plastic garbage up the wazoo. To my delight, I came across these reusable cup pods at a friend’s house. Just pop open, pack with ground coffee (I typically drink Four Sigmatic), and you’re ready for the next cup. If you own a Keurig, there’s no need to toss that beautiful machine. These inexpensive, refillable cups will dramatically reduce waste and improve karma.— Tim Ferriss

💬 QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2021

“What is success? It is an inner and indescribable force, resourcefulness, power of vision; a consciousness that I am, by my mere existence, exerting pressure on the movement of life about me. It is my belief in the adaptability of life to my own ends. Fortune and success lie within ourselves. We must hold them firmly—deep within us.” — Thomas Mann

I think my cat is having a life crisis.

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · instagram.com

“I think my cat is having a life crisis.” Thank you to my amazing, cat-loving girlfriend for sending this to me. What a week.— Tim Ferriss

One Up On Wall Street

📚 BooksTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Peter Lynch · amazon.com

One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch. This is an oldie but goodie. It was recommended to me by a stellar investor with an excellent multi-decade track record. I had asked him which 2–3 books he’d most recommend for a novice investor (as a friend had asked me), and this was at the top of his list. I gave it a listen and loved it. Some of the references are dated, and stock picking can be a high-risk business, but it’s still an excellent reminder of some powerful fundamentals. On top of that, Peter’s thick Boston accent and disdain for “smart money” combine to make for very enjoyable listening. — Tim Ferriss

I’m considering getting solar panels for my home.

💡 Life HacksTim featured this 1× · 2021

“I’m considering getting solar panels for my home. Plenty of year-round sun. What are common rookie mistakes, important questions to ask, and any other tips? Thanks!” The comment thread here quickly turned into an incredible discussion, and it’s chock-full of resources.— Tim Ferriss

We See As We Be

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Jamie Wheal · flowgenomeproject.com

“We See As We Be” by Jamie Wheal. This is a hilarious, smart, and on-point read. If you’re dismayed by the hyper-polarity and “truthiness” of today’s discourse, or if you sense something isn’t quite right but can’t put a finger on it, this article might strike a chord.— Tim Ferriss

Pharmaceutical companies should pay for raiding nature’s medicine cabinet

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · thelancet.com

“Pharmaceutical companies should pay for raiding nature’s medicine cabinet01686-X/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email )” (The Lancet). Nature is the source and inspiration for many blockbuster medicines, but the ecosystems that provide the original molecules have received very little support in return. Imagine if someone were to take a public domain novel, add 5% new pages in the form of 10 illustrations and an appendix (i.e., make— Tim Ferriss

Pro Travel Hacks for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip

🎙️ PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Chris Hutchins · allthehacks.com

“Pro Travel Hacks for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip” (Apple Podcasts, Spotify) on the All The Hacks podcast, hosted by Chris Hutchins (@hutchins). This covers just about every aspect of travel. Even though I don’t spend time optimizing points, which is part of the discussion, the suggestions for immersive in-country experiences alone made this a fantastic listen. I consider myself an experienced traveler, and I still picked up a lot of new tricks and resources. Here’s the official description: “Travel pro Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) joins Chris to discuss the travel hacks you need for your next— Tim Ferriss

I Think You’re Fat

📚 BooksTim featured this 1× · 2021 · A.J · esquire.com

“I Think You’re Fat” by A.J. Jacobs (Esquire, 2007). This is a classic, and it never gets old. Be prepared to laugh. To make it twice as nice, check out my podcast interview with A.J., in which we discuss his many extraordinary and hilarious experiments.— Tim Ferriss

This week is the launch of my collaboration with author Michael Pollan: The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship

✨ MiscTim featured this 1× · 2021 · journalism.berkeley.edu

This week is the launch of my collaboration with author Michael Pollan: The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship. This has been in the works for a long time! If you want to bend the arc of history, longform and investigative journalism is one of the best contemporary tools that we have. The Cambrian explosion of psychedelic medicine brings with it both incredible promise and incredible complexity. Dedicated journalists are needed to help separate fact from fiction, hold people accountable, and much more. Michael Pollan (@michaelpollan) is the perfect person to spearhead this— Tim Ferriss

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“You get ideas when you ask yourself simple questions. The most important of the questions is just, ‘What if...?’” — Neil Gaiman, “Where do you get your ideas?”

The Collapse of Wild Red Wolves Is a Warning That Should Worry Us All

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Jimmy Tobias · thenation.com

“The Collapse of Wild Red Wolves Is a Warning That Should Worry Us All” by Jimmy Tobias (The Nation). Thanks to Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday) for the recommendation. This is a compelling story of a canary in the coal mine: wild red wolves. Even if you’re a hunter, as I am, it’s a critical preview of what’s coming for many other species if we don’t make important changes soon. It’s also a complete case study on many fronts.— Tim Ferriss

Why I speak French

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · TJ · instagram.com

“Why I speak French” by TJ. I first saw Tanael “TJ” Joachim at the Gotham Comedy Club (@gothamcomedy) in New York City. He calmly captured the room, and while I was laughing, I realized how great he was at tackling “off-limits” topics. His comedy was really smart. People got very uncomfortable, and I loved every minute of it. His performance at Gotham a few weeks ago was tighter than most of his older clips online, like the sample above. If he continues to refine and has the right management, I think he could be big.— Tim Ferriss

Searching for Sugar Man

🎥 DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Searching for Sugar Man (Amazon, iTunes/Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube). I’ve had dozens of friends recommend this over the years, and I finally watched it last night. It’s SPECTACULAR. It was exactly the feel-good pick-me-up that I needed. The film’s accolades include 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, a BAFTA Award for Best Documentary, and an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, just to mention a few. Here’s the official description: “Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ’70s rock icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar, Rodrigue— Tim Ferriss

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“Most geniuses—especially those who lead others—prosper not by deconstructing intricate complexities but by exploiting unrecognized simplicities.” ― Andy BenoitSource: “THE CASE FOR THE... BRONCOS”

▶Wakobi

🎵 MusicTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Kalaban Coura · open.spotify.com

“Wakobi” (YouTube, Spotify) by Kalaban Coura (feat. Quentin Dujardin). This is really just an arbitrary sample, and some of you will prefer tracks like Kalaban Coura or Layla. The truth is that the entire album, Aigabani, is outstanding.— Tim Ferriss

▶Do we see reality as it is?

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Donald Hoffman · youtube.com

“Do we see reality as it is?” by Donald Hoffman (@donalddhoffman), a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Description: “Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman is trying to answer a big question: Do we experience the world as it really is... or as we need it to be? In this ever so slightly mind-blowing talk, he ponders how our minds construct reality for us.” For those who are in a rush, I suggest starting around 10:21 at “In my lab.…” Also pay close attention to what he’s researching, which is mentioned around 18:21.— Tim Ferriss

The Artists’ Prison

📚 BooksTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Alexandra Grant · amazon.com

The Artists’ Prison by Alexandra Grant (@alexandragrantstudio) and Eve Wood (@evewoodstudio). This book was given to me by fiction author Soman Chainani (@SomanChainani), and it was recommended to him by Laurence Fishburne. Here’s the description, edited for length: “Imagined through the heavily redacted testimony of the prison’s warden, written by Alexandra Grant, and powerfully allusive images by Eve Wood, the prison is a brutal, Kafkaesque landscape where creativity can be a criminal offence and sentences range from the allegorical to the downright absurd. In The Artists’ Prison, the act of— Tim Ferriss

MoFE

✨ MiscTim featured this 1× · 2021 · mofe.co

MoFE. This was described to me as “a guided lucid dream,” but here’s the official description: “MoFE is a venue in Brooklyn, NY, for immersive storytelling that combines Virtual Reality and Ambisonic sound design. MoFE productions are seated, ticketed shows that run 70 minutes and are limited to 16 guests.” I was quite surprised how much I enjoyed not only several of the VR segments but also the audio-only sections. Be sure to check out the feathers and library in the front waiting room.— Tim Ferriss

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“Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill at ease with yourself.” — Honoré de Balzac

▶Fox Calls

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtu.be

Fox Calls. I am doing some field identification in forests nearby, and I found this video quite helpful for distinguishing fox from coyote cubs and other creatures. Here is the description, slightly edited for clarity: “In this video, you will learn a few different fox calls and sounds and what they mean. Foxes can make more than 40 calls and sounds: contact calls, interaction calls, etc. Foxes are normally quiet animals, and their calls are mostly heard during the mating season when foxes are calling out to each other and fighting over territory. Fox cubs are very quiet and only make sounds w— Tim Ferriss

100 Foot Wave

🎬 FilmsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · hbomax.com

100 Foot Wave. This HBO miniseries is blowing my mind. Both my girlfriend and I are loving it. Description: “Surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara’s [@mcnamara_s] quest to conquer a 100-foot wave and its transformation of Nazare, Portugal, is detailed in this series.” That tepid description does not do it justice, however. At the very least, watch this short trailer to get your heart rate up. Holy #$%&. SOME WEIRD LOGISTICS: I am watching this on HBO Max through Amazon Prime, but HBO left Prime this month (see: “HBO Is About to Lose 5 Million Customers. It’s Not Concerned.”). However, it appears cu— Tim Ferriss

▶From Cod Fishing to Kelp Farming

🎙️ PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · open.spotify.com

“From Cod Fishing to Kelp Farming” (my title) with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (@ayanaeliza) and Alex Blumberg (@abexlumberg). For many reasons, I’m considering investing heavily in aquaculture, so I’ve been doing a deep dive—pun intended—into the subject. This episode is incredibly smart, incredibly helpful, and… incredibly hilarious. I didn’t expect the characters involved and kept bursting out laughing at the gym this morning. I looked like a crazy person but kept on listening. Whether you want an investing advantage or simply great stories, this episode is really worth the time. And if you— Tim Ferriss

Dreams from endangered cultures

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Wade Davis · ted.com

“Dreams from endangered cultures” by Wade Davis ) (@wadedavisofficial). Description: “With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world’s indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.” Related discovery: While on the TED website, I realized that my most recent TED talk just crossed 10M views. Huge thanks to everyone who has watched it! For some, the tools described might help in combating anxiety related to the current doomsday news cycle.— Tim Ferriss

Hans Zimmer Scores

🎙️ PodcastsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · podcasts.apple.com

“Hans Zimmer Scores” on Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin (@AlecBaldwin). (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast). Quentin Tarantino on The Moment with Brian Koppelman (@BrianKoppelman). (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast). This contains a ton of gold. Just be forewarned that the first 15 minutes are a lot of inside baseball. Feel free to skip ahead, and I found Quentin’s discussion of school years, plus the last 45 minutes, to be particularly strong. For more Brian, check out The Moment, and you can learn all about his personal backstory, early professional wins, and creative process in my first— Tim Ferriss

The Other Face: Experiencing the Mask

📚 BooksTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Wendy Drolma · amazon.com

The Other Face: Experiencing the Mask, edited by Wendy Drolma (@wendydrolma) and Brent Robison (@brentrobison). The short excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde alone makes the read worth it. Description: “Assembled by a mask maker and a fiction writer, this eclectic mix of prose, poetry, and art explores the meanings and metaphors of the Mask. From historical overview to educated debate to fanciful imaginings, these writings traverse psychology, culture, and spirit to give us enlightening glimpses into a fundamental human condition.”— Tim Ferriss

Remember to Remember: Take Away Lessons from My Interview with Tim Ferriss

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Dennis McKenna · mckenna.academy

“Remember to Remember: Take Away Lessons from My Interview with Tim Ferriss” by Dennis McKenna (@dennismckenna4). I found this article to be a powerful reminder of powerful reminders. Even if you never hear our conversation, this short read has tremendous value. P.S. I’m part of a related panel that has been submitted to SXSW. If you’d like to see it happen, please upvote it here. The video intro is somewhat odd, so if you watch it, you can skip ahead to the 40-second mark.— Tim Ferriss

▶Me Miras Pero No Me Ves

🎵 MusicTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtube.com

“Me Miras Pero No Me Ves” (YouTube, Spotify) by María José Llergo (@mjllergo). For more context: “Spanish Singer María José Llergo on Flamenco’s Radical Roots.” (Rolling Stone)— Tim Ferriss

Arc Lighter - USB Rechargeable, Windproof, Flameless Plasma Lighter

🛒 Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Arc Lighter - USB Rechargeable, Windproof, Flameless Plasma Lighter. I received this as a gift, and it doesn’t have any branding on it. So while I can’t be 100% sure, the linked Amazon lighter appears identical.— Tim Ferriss

This Is How You Lose the Time War

📚 BooksTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Amal El-Mohtar · amazon.com

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar (@tithenai) and Max Gladstone (@maxgladstone). This fast fiction read has won just about everything: the Nebula Award for Best Novella of 2019, the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novella, and more. DO NOT look at the Amazon description, any reviews, or any overviews of the plot. Just buy it and dive in. The less you know beforehand, the better, and its 150–190 pages will fly by. Try the first 20–30 pages, and you’ll see what I mean.— Tim Ferriss

The Bauhaus Curriculum

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · bauhaus.de

The Bauhaus Curriculum. Click here for an English version of the diagram, plus an overview of Bauhaus principles and curriculum. I discovered this via Neri Oxman of MIT, and you can hear her discussions of the Bauhaus wheel, as well as her newer adaptation, here on YouTube.— Tim Ferriss

The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757

📚 BooksTim featured this 1× · 2021 · James Fenimore Cooper · amazon.com

The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757 by James Fenimore Cooper. I absolutely LOVED this book, which I just finished yesterday. First published in 1826, the story and characters still come vibrantly to life in these pages. The poetic and over-the-top language of Cooper evokes beauty, horror, and hilarity in equal measure. This is an old book and certainly not politically correct by today’s standards, but it contains moving tales of love and loyalty that transcend race, gender, and creed. It’s one hell of a novel. >From the back cover (and edited to remove some spoilers): “A massacre at — Tim Ferriss

Downloading Google Maps areas for offline usage

💻 Apps & SoftwareTim featured this 1× · 2021 · support.google.com

Downloading Google Maps areas for offline usage. For offline city exploration, whether wandering without a data plan or simply taking a break from online addiction, this is a simple approach that works. Be forewarned that it will only give you driving directions, so you’ll need to guesstimate the best walking routes. Here’s how to test it out.— Tim Ferriss

We Will Find It

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · instagram.com

“We Will Find It” from Zoï Tatopoulos. The art direction, dancing, and cinematography in this video are outstanding. It’s very intense, and I debated whether to include it in 5BF. In the end, its sheer originality (e.g., the first-person-perspective flip partway through) compelled me to run the risk that many of you will conclude with some version of “What in the holy f--- did I just watch?” For those of you who are extra frisky, it’s a good idea to watch this one sober.— Tim Ferriss

Corrections to Misinformation Being Spread about MAPS and IPCI

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · David Bronner · drbronner.com

“Corrections to Misinformation Being Spread about MAPS and IPCI” by David Bronner. I consider MAPS and IPCI to be two of the clear good guys in the psychedelic ecosystem. I know the founders and leadership well. There appears to be a smear campaign afoot, and the claims are ridiculous and unfounded. Nearly everything devolves into a zero-sum game if we let human nature run reflexively without pause. It takes extra effort—sometimes a lot of effort—to remain on guard against our lesser instincts.— Tim Ferriss

▶Un Urlo

🎵 MusicTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtube.com

“Un Urlo” by Articolo 31 (YouTube, Spotify; link to lyrics). I often use music and comic books (e.g., One Piece has been translated into many languages) to resurrect languages. This is an example of the former. I studied Italian briefly 100 years ago, and this very old hip-hop track contains plenty of vocab and grammar to jump-start the brain engines. For much more detail on accelerated language learning, I suggest exploring the following articles, even with some cringeworthy and clickbaity headlines. The following three articles are complementary and not totally overlapping, despite similar w— Tim Ferriss

Logitech BRIO Ultra HD 4K Webcam

🛒 Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2021 · amazon.com

Logitech BRIO Ultra HD 4K Webcam. I’ve always used my built-in MacBook lens for podcasting, Zoom, and so on. I looked into getting a prosumer setup with a great Sony camera, but I wasn’t motivated enough to fuss with lots of setup on a laptop that is by definition going to move a lot. This BRIO webcam was the middle ground I found, and I love it. What’s most remarkable and surprising is that, although I bought it to improve the other side’s experience, it makes my own experience of video chats much pleasanter and much easier on the eyes. Here’s the official description: “Brio is a remarkable p— Tim Ferriss

💬 QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2021

“Be crumbled, so wildflowers will come up where you are. You have been stony for too many years. Try something different. Surrender.” — Rumi[This is a portion of a longer poem, as found in the first bullet, “In The Light Of Dying Stars.”]

▶Sketches of the Mediterranean

🎵 MusicTim featured this 1× · 2021 · Jon Hassell · youtube.com

“Sketches of the Mediterranean” by Jon Hassell with Paolo Fresu.— Tim Ferriss

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

📺 Misc VideosTim featured this 1× · 2021 · goodhousekeeping.com

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (Apple TV, YouTube TV, CNNgo). This show is simply beautiful. Description: “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy is a six-part CNN Original Series that follows Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci [@stanleytucci] as he travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines. Follow along as Tucci explores how Italian cooking offers a glimpse into the country’s rich history and culture.” The series received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and it was renewed for a second season. Kudos to the executive producers (Adam Hawk— Tim Ferriss

In The Light Of Dying Stars

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · David Alder · hereandnowstudios.com

“In The Light Of Dying Stars” by David Alder. If you have any interest in psychedelics or the psychedelic ecosystem, I consider this story to be required reading. It’s an impressive combination of prose and illustration.— Tim Ferriss

💬 QuotesTim featured this 1× · 2021

“The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure much.” — William Hazlitt

Terence McKenna’s Memes

📰 ArticlesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · vice.com

“Terence McKenna’s Memes” (VICE). I first read Terence McKenna when I was 15 and 16 years old, reading The Archaic Revival and Food of the Gods, respectively. Both had an impact on my trajectory. The Irish bard of psychedelics loved wordsmithing and enjoyed controversy. Two of my favorite memes from the above linked article are Worry is preposterous; we don’t know enough to worry and Nature is not mute; it is man who is deaf.— Tim Ferriss

▶Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball

🎥 DocumentariesTim featured this 1× · 2021 · youtube.com

Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball. This documentary really brings back the memories. It tracks high school competitors and coaches in one of Japan’s deepest passions: baseball. The school uniforms, practices, buildings, customs, etc. are all nearly exactly what I experienced as a 15-year-old exchange student in Tokyo. Natsukashii naaaa! Deep bow to reader Ethan Jacobs (@ethanajacobs) for the suggestion.— Tim Ferriss

WeCroak

💻 Apps & SoftwareTim featured this 1× · 2021 · wecroak.com

WeCroak (iOS, Android). Description: “The WeCroak app is inspired by a Bhutanese folk saying: to be a happy person, one must contemplate death five times daily.” This app sends you five prompts per day to stop and think about death, each complete with a related quote. I love how social sharing is disabled. Thank you to Josh T. and Matt M. for the recommendation.— Tim Ferriss