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Centralization vs Decentralization in Virtual Spaces
1:34:09 - 1:41:33 (07:24)
The speaker discusses the tendency of humans to prefer centralized discovery and services, even in virtual spaces like the metaverse, and the importance of moderators in such scenarios.
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Tim Ferriss explains how he approaches people at events, either by engaging in conversation with moderators or by joining a group.
1:34:09 - 1:36:09 (02:00)
Summary
Tim Ferriss explains how he approaches people at events, either by engaging in conversation with moderators or by joining a group. He prefers to take the uncrowded channel and talk to people in person at events in recreational settings over drinks.
ChapterCentralization vs Decentralization in Virtual Spaces
Episode#628: Q&A with Tim — Revisiting 15+ Years of PR and Marketing Lessons, Time Dilation for Deep Relaxation, The Art of Setting Ultra-High Prices, The Low-Information Diet, Studying Animal Communication, My 3-Day Fasting Protocol, Tools for Handling Adversity, Selling to the Affluent, My Current Coffee and Alcohol Rules, Risk Mitigation, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares a technique he uses when attending social events to promote himself without being intrusive, by approaching strangers and offering to buy them a drink before telling them about his work.
1:36:09 - 1:37:49 (01:40)
Summary
The speaker shares a technique he uses when attending social events to promote himself without being intrusive, by approaching strangers and offering to buy them a drink before telling them about his work. He estimates that this approach has worked around 60-70% of the time.
ChapterCentralization vs Decentralization in Virtual Spaces
Episode#628: Q&A with Tim — Revisiting 15+ Years of PR and Marketing Lessons, Time Dilation for Deep Relaxation, The Art of Setting Ultra-High Prices, The Low-Information Diet, Studying Animal Communication, My 3-Day Fasting Protocol, Tools for Handling Adversity, Selling to the Affluent, My Current Coffee and Alcohol Rules, Risk Mitigation, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The ability to navigate social dynamics in an interesting yet not overwhelming way is a necessary skill that takes practice, especially since the interpersonal piece is often lost in today's digital and email-dominated world.
1:37:51 - 1:39:01 (01:10)
Summary
The ability to navigate social dynamics in an interesting yet not overwhelming way is a necessary skill that takes practice, especially since the interpersonal piece is often lost in today's digital and email-dominated world.
ChapterCentralization vs Decentralization in Virtual Spaces
Episode#628: Q&A with Tim — Revisiting 15+ Years of PR and Marketing Lessons, Time Dilation for Deep Relaxation, The Art of Setting Ultra-High Prices, The Low-Information Diet, Studying Animal Communication, My 3-Day Fasting Protocol, Tools for Handling Adversity, Selling to the Affluent, My Current Coffee and Alcohol Rules, Risk Mitigation, and Much More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The idea of a completely decentralized virtual space is hard to imagine as humans have a natural tendency towards centralized discovery and identifying taste makers or curators for assistance in decision making.
1:39:01 - 1:41:33 (02:32)
Summary
The idea of a completely decentralized virtual space is hard to imagine as humans have a natural tendency towards centralized discovery and identifying taste makers or curators for assistance in decision making. Despite talk of the benefits of decentralization, a few dominant players with substantial resources are likely to create the most addictive and compelling virtual spaces.