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Surviving in Cairo and Avoiding Optimization
1:40:33 - 1:44:09 (03:36)
The speakers discuss the chaos of Cairo and how people survive in such a place, as well as the negative effects of optimization and its impact on enjoying life.
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The podcast discusses the higher first principles that can be used to operate in unknown territories, and the importance of considering safety factors before embarking on a new venture.
1:40:33 - 1:42:18 (01:45)
Summary
The podcast discusses the higher first principles that can be used to operate in unknown territories, and the importance of considering safety factors before embarking on a new venture.
ChapterSurviving in Cairo and Avoiding Optimization
Episode#197: Drunk Dialing -- Ladies Night Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The conversation covers the upcoming startup event, conflicting commitments in December, and a potential trip to Egypt with a focus on the chaos of Cairo and surviving in the city.
1:42:18 - 1:43:04 (00:45)
Summary
The conversation covers the upcoming startup event, conflicting commitments in December, and a potential trip to Egypt with a focus on the chaos of Cairo and surviving in the city. Arabic language skills are necessary for the trip.
ChapterSurviving in Cairo and Avoiding Optimization
Episode#197: Drunk Dialing -- Ladies Night Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In a conversation between two individuals, they explore the idea that Egyptian Arabic might be easier to learn, the dangers of optimization and how it can make you miserable if applied to everything, and the importance of savoring the things you enjoy which means elongating the time involved.
1:43:04 - 1:44:09 (01:05)
Summary
In a conversation between two individuals, they explore the idea that Egyptian Arabic might be easier to learn, the dangers of optimization and how it can make you miserable if applied to everything, and the importance of savoring the things you enjoy which means elongating the time involved.