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Steve Young Is an Athlete Who’s Actually Good at Finance
“Steve Young Is an Athlete Who’s Actually Good at Finance” by Alex Sherman (@sherman4949) (Bloomberg Businessweek).— Tim Ferriss
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“If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” — William Morris(Related: my interview with Marie Kondo)
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Grizzly Man
Grizzly Man. This doc by Werner Herzog has been recommended to me for more than a decade. It’s a journey through the twilight mixture of beauty and madness. Not for the faint of heart. Description: “A devastating yet enlightening look at the grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among the endangered beasts in Alaska.” At a minimum, watch the trailer here.— Tim Ferriss
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The Ice
“The Ice” by William L. Fox with photographs by Shaun O'Boyle (@oboylephoto). Overview: “Governed by international treaty and dedicated to science, Antarctica is the driest, windiest, coldest, and highest continent on the planet. To photograph in such a place is tantamount to practicing art on another planet.”— Tim Ferriss
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Voice Isolation mode
Voice Isolation mode. Thank you to HV for introducing me to this. Description: “When you want your voice to be heard clearly in a FaceTime call and other sounds filtered out, you can turn on Voice Isolation mode. Voice Isolation mode prioritizes your voice in a FaceTime call and blocks out the ambient noise. During a FaceTime call, open Control Center, tap Mic Mode, then select Voice Isolation.” Here’s how to try it out.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Cappuccino Lovely: No. 2. Milk
“Cappuccino Lovely: No. 2. Milk” (YouTube, Spotify) by Chin Cheng Lin (@JimLin51438481).— Tim Ferriss
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“A writer is unfair to himself when he is unable to be hard on himself.” — Tim: Question for the writers out there: Do you agree or disagree with this? Why or why not?
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Savory Sage sprouted cashews from Rich Nuts
Savory Sage sprouted cashews from Rich Nuts. Thanks for introducing me to these, Mikey! Description: “Organic rosemary, sage, and sea salt give these cashews a rich, umami flavor. We start with raw cashews from triple-certified organic farms in Vietnam and SMETA Ethical Trade Audit-certified facilities. These world-class cashews are preservative-free, pesticide-free, vegan, gluten-free, and Paleo diet approved. We spark their germination with pure water to unlock nutrients. Then gently dehydrate them to preserve all that vital goodness and give them a superior crunch.”— Tim Ferriss
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“I learned this from the amazing @kylemaynard years ago, and I’ve probably used it every week since. Removing 7 gives you far better signal on everything. 7 is the most common default and tells you little; conversely, 6 is barely passing and 8 is a strong endorsement.” (Twitter thread)
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Brain in a Vat — Making Philosophy Manifest
“Brain in a Vat — Making Philosophy Manifest” by Steve Jurvetson (@jurvetson). If you want a glimpse of the future, take five minutes and peruse this. I also strongly suggest following Steve on Twitter. He has an uncanny ability to see around corners. For more from Steve, listen to my wide-ranging interview with him on quantum computing, nanotechnology, and much more.— Tim Ferriss
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“It is a fault to wish to be understood before we have made ourselves clear to ourselves.” — (Thank you to Maria Popova for introducing me to this quote.)
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“The aim of science is to seek the simplest explanations of complex facts. We are apt to fall into the error of thinking that the facts are simple because simplicity is the goal of our quest. The guiding motto in the life of every natural philosopher should be, 'Seek simplicity and distrust it.'” —
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Use Live Text and Visual Look Up on your iPhone
Use Live Text and Visual Look Up on your iPhone. This is pretty amazing, and here’s a short video showing what it looks like. I’ll focus on one use case: I frequently take pictures of key pages in books. I do this with both physical books (often books received as gifts) and Kindle books that I’ve already highlighted (to capture the highlights of my highlights). Here’s a real-world example of the latter. Using this new feature, I can simply copy and paste directly from photos on my iPhone into Evernote, Google Docs, or elsewhere! This saves quite a few steps. Here is the official description: “— Tim Ferriss
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1) “For people who are actually investing a large % of their own capital -- what do you consider the current best hedges/investments against inflation?
1) “For people who are actually investing a large % of their own capital -- what do you consider the current best hedges/investments against inflation? Please only reply if you have at least 10-20% of your net worth in your answer. Thanks! #convictioncheck” TIM: [The following is not investment advice; it is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.] To reciprocate, I’ll share that I have 10%+ in real estate, BTC, ETH, and companies (equities) with both strong global revenue spread and the ability to raise prices. That said, I have absolutely no expertise related to inflation— Tim Ferriss
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“Reading after a certain age diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking, just as the man who spends too much time in the theater is tempted to be content with living vicariously instead of living his own life.” —
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Information for People Seeking Training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
“Information for People Seeking Training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy” from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (@MAPS). If you’ve wondered how you might become a therapist or facilitator who works with patients using psychedelic compounds, this is a good overview of current training options.— Tim Ferriss
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Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski. This doc is amazing and bizarre on multiple levels. Here’s the description: “Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanisław Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.” The documentary was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) and his father George DiCaprio. You can find the trailer here. Thanks to Snapping Turtle for the recommendation.— Tim Ferriss
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▶Just Jammin’
“Just Jammin’” (YouTube, Spotify) by Gramatik (@Gramatik).— Tim Ferriss
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Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, And you must treat it as a powerful stranger, Must ask permission to know it and be known. The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, I have made this place around you. If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here. No two trees are the same to Raven. No two branches are the same to Wren. If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you, You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows Where you are. You must let it find you. — “Lost” by David Wagoner(Huge thanks to Jerry Colonna for sharing t
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The Microdose
The Microdose from Michael Pollan and the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Description: “Every Friday, The Microdose will bring you a handful of brief takes on developments in the field of psychedelics, covering everything from scientific research and policy to business and culture. On Mondays, a second installment will offer a Q & A with a newsmaker in the field—it might be a person you’ve heard of or someone you need to know about. Our goal is to keep you up-to-date and informed, whether you’re in the field or simply curious. The newsletter is free to everyone.” The head w— Tim Ferriss
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▶Destino
Destino. From Wikipedia (bolding is mine): “Destino is an animated short film released in 2003 by Walt Disney Feature Animation. Destino is unique in that its production originally began in 1945, 58 years before its eventual completion in 2003. The project was originally a collaboration between Walt Disney and Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, and features music written by Mexican songwriter Armando Domínguez and performed by Mexican singer Dora Luz. It was included in the Animation Show of Shows in 2003.” This is precisely as bizarre as you’d hope it to be.— Tim Ferriss
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Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi. I wanted to further study this amazing genius after my recent conversation with polymath Noah Feldman. Easter egg: anyone notice the Roam Research logo in the statue?— Tim Ferriss
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Revisiting The 4-Hour Workweek: How Tim Ferriss’s 2007 manifesto anticipated our current moment of professional upheaval
“Revisiting The 4-Hour Workweek: How Tim Ferriss’s 2007 manifesto anticipated our current moment of professional upheaval” by Cal Newport (The New Yorker). This Instagram post from The New Yorker does a good job of teasing it: “In 2007, Tim Ferriss published a book called The 4-Hour Workweek. In it he argued that the busyness of the pre-recession 2000s—when everyone was acquiring mortgages to be repackaged into debt instruments, or typing furiously into suddenly ubiquitous BlackBerrys—was nonsense. If you concentrated on the efforts that actually mattered, Ferriss suggested, your professional — Tim Ferriss
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“Knowing how to look is a way of inventing.” — Salvador Dalí(For more than 100 Dalí quotes, see this.)
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Episode 3: ‘My husband is going broke, but he won’t let me help’
“Episode 3: ‘My husband is going broke, but he won’t let me help’” (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast) on the I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast from Ramit Sethi (@ramit). Damn fine podcast, this one. My girlfriend and I have listened to nearly every episode of Ramit’s new show. If it doesn’t teach you anything, it will, at the very least, make you feel better about your own (often weird) relationships to money.— Tim Ferriss
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Heaven
Heaven. Description: “Masaaki Hatsumi: Dojo Giga | Heaven is an art book featuring paintings [and calligraphy] by the Bujinkan Dojo’s Head Instructor, Masaaki Hatsumi. Each of these artworks is like a koan—meditating on them helps us see from Sensei’s perspective.” I found the art and philosophies within—as well as wonderful Japanese wordplay—to grab my attention more than the martial arts. You can find buying options at the bottom of this linked page. It’s truly a beautiful book. そろそろ 日本 に いかなきゃ...— Tim Ferriss
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Warren Buffett: ‘Really Successful People Say No To Almost Everything’
“Warren Buffett: ‘Really Successful People Say No To Almost Everything’” by Michael Simmons. Huge kiss and playful ass slap to my girlfriend (sorry, Kevin; you got yours in Marfa) for this great recommendation. I’ve read a lot about Buffett, so I was astonished that I hadn’t heard the Michael Flint story, which is an uber-gem of a lesson.— Tim Ferriss
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Anker Nano II 65W
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.’” — , Our Mutual Friend
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Psychedelic therapy: a roadmap for wider acceptance and utilization
“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
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▶Stick With It
“Stick With It” (YouTube, Spotify) by Ray Bryant.— Tim Ferriss
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Rush
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
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OpenSea: The Reasonable Revolutionary
“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
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“Pardon him, Theodotus: he is a barbarian, and thinks that the customs of his tribe and island are the laws of nature.” —
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▶How We Got Our Grid and How We Get a Better One
“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
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Language Lessons
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
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▶Let Things Rot
“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
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34 Mistakes on the Way to 34 Years Old
“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
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Texas Is the Future of America
“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
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It’s official.
“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
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The first two get decently technical.
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
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It Is Obscene: A True Reflection in Three Parts
“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
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Reusable cup pods for Keurig 2.0 & 1.0 Brewers
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
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“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.” —
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I think my cat is having a life crisis.
“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
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One Up On Wall Street
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
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I’m considering getting solar panels for my home.
“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
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We See As We Be
“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
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Pharmaceutical companies should pay for raiding nature’s medicine cabinet
“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
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Pro Travel Hacks for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip
“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
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I Think You’re Fat
“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
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This week is the launch of my collaboration with author Michael Pollan: The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship
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...?’” — , “Where do you get your ideas?”
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The Collapse of Wild Red Wolves Is a Warning That Should Worry Us All
“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
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Why I speak French
“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
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Searching for Sugar Man
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.” ― : “THE CASE FOR THE... BRONCOS”
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▶Do we see reality as it is?
“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
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The Artists’ Prison
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