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Reading Fiction During Self-Quarantine
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In times of self-quarantine and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, feelings of loneliness and fear can become prevalent. Reading fiction can help alleviate these emotions and make one feel less alone. Tim Ferriss recommends the enchanting and eccentric 20th-century book, Little Big, as a good read during self-quarantine.
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The speaker talks about using journaling as a coping mechanism to deal with fear and loneliness, mentioning that fear and loneliness are recurring themes in their journal entries.
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The speaker talks about using journaling as a coping mechanism to deal with fear and loneliness, mentioning that fear and loneliness are recurring themes in their journal entries.
ChapterReading Fiction During Self-Quarantine
Episode#423: Rana el Kaliouby — AI, Emotional Intelligence, and The Journey of Finding Oneself
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Fiction books can lower feelings of loneliness and fear, and make readers feel less alone.
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Fiction books can lower feelings of loneliness and fear, and make readers feel less alone. With the current COVID-19 pandemic causing self-quarantine and isolation, many people can benefit from reading more fiction.
ChapterReading Fiction During Self-Quarantine
Episode#423: Rana el Kaliouby — AI, Emotional Intelligence, and The Journey of Finding Oneself
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Author Tim Ferriss recommends "Little, Big" by John Crowley, calling it "the most enchanting 20th-century book" and urging readers to give it at least 30 pages before deciding to continue.
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Author Tim Ferriss recommends "Little, Big" by John Crowley, calling it "the most enchanting 20th-century book" and urging readers to give it at least 30 pages before deciding to continue. A fantasy novel that is difficult to describe but ultimately rewarding, "Little, Big" is a cult classic with a magical quality that captivates readers.
ChapterReading Fiction During Self-Quarantine
Episode#423: Rana el Kaliouby — AI, Emotional Intelligence, and The Journey of Finding Oneself
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A conversation about a book, its author and why they wrote it.
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A conversation about a book, its author and why they wrote it. The book is said to contain niche vocabulary and surrealism, and is suggested to leave readers different than when they started.