Episode

#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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1:33:04
Published: Fri Sep 23 2022
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A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More | Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Wealthfront‘s high-yield savings account, and Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business. More on all three below.Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose (@KevinRose) rejoins me for another episode of The Random Show.In this one, we discuss conspirituality, opening the doors of perception with prescription and meditation, movies we've been enjoying, fictional world-building, high-interest I bonds, lessons from Amy Tan, full-body MRI scans, Austin vs. San Francisco, why I refrain from "gotcha" interviews on this show, and much, much more.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1 by Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and five free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product.*This episode is also brought to you by Shopify! Shopify is one of my favorite platforms and one of my favorite companies. Shopify is designed for anyone to sell anywhere, giving entrepreneurs the resources once reserved for big business. In no time flat, you can have a great looking online store that brings your ideas to life, and you can have the tools to manage your day-to-day and drive sales. No coding or design experience required.More than a store, Shopify grows with you. And they never stop innovating, providing more and more tools to make your business better and your life easier. Go to Shopify.com/Tim for a FREE TRIAL and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.*This episode is also brought to you by Wealthfront! Wealthfront is an app that helps you save and invest your money. Right now, you can earn two percent APY—that’s the Annual Percentage Yield—with the Wealthfront Cash Account. That’s twenty times more interest than if you left your money in a savings account at the average bank, according to FDIC.gov. It takes just a few minutes to sign up, and then you’ll immediately start earning two-percent interest on your savings. And when you open an account today, you’ll get an extra fifty dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.  Visit Wealthfront.com/Tim to get started.*[05:35] Why we’re recording this in Los Angeles.[09:40] What are we drinking?[12:06] Why I aim for evergreen interviews over gotchas on this show.[21:51] Where Kevin wants me to take this show.[23:35] Scenes: Austin vs. San Francisco.[25:55] I did not start the conspirituality.[32:17] Opening the doors of perception with prescription and meditation.[38:34] Movies we’ve been watching.[50:18] A peek into my world-building, fictional foray.[56:13] Are we too old for podcasting?[57:18] Should you buy I bonds right now? (Reminder: not financial advice!)[59:46] Lessons from Amy Tan.[1:02:27] How we get suckered into paying for services we haven’t used in years.[1:03:30] Fat, bald, and bastardly is no way to go through life, son.[1:05:44] Supernatural fitness: the only thing Kevin likes about VR.[1:07:06] Why you might want to consider getting a full-body MRI scan.[1:11:44] Mind over matter.[1:17:48] What the current state of medicine hints about its future.[1:25:27] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shopify can help individuals build an online store with tools to manage their business, while Athletic Greens offers an all-in-one formula with a special offer for a free vitamin D supplement and five free travel packs with the first subscription purchase.
00:00 - 04:38 (04:38)
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E-commerce, Nutrition
Summary

Shopify can help individuals build an online store with tools to manage their business, while Athletic Greens offers an all-in-one formula with a special offer for a free vitamin D supplement and five free travel packs with the first subscription purchase.

Episode
#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast host interviews a technologist, serial entrepreneur, and world-class investor who is also known for self-experimentation.
04:39 - 07:11 (02:32)
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Technology
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The podcast host interviews a technologist, serial entrepreneur, and world-class investor who is also known for self-experimentation.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Gary Vaynerchuk shares his experience with premium alcohol production and his fascination for creating a premium wine for hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg.
07:11 - 12:37 (05:25)
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Wine
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Gary Vaynerchuk shares his experience with premium alcohol production and his fascination for creating a premium wine for hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
A discussion about how certain podcast hosts navigate interviews with celebrities and whether or not they push an agenda or ask provocative questions for content.
12:37 - 18:29 (05:51)
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Podcasts
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A discussion about how certain podcast hosts navigate interviews with celebrities and whether or not they push an agenda or ask provocative questions for content.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker recalls a past interview with Elon Musk and highlights the evergreen content that can still be valuable today.
18:29 - 26:28 (07:59)
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Elon Musk
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The speaker recalls a past interview with Elon Musk and highlights the evergreen content that can still be valuable today. However, the conversation is interrupted by a man with a striking appearance and numerous accessories who recognizes the speaker.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Our brains are like playdough, shaped by positive and negative inputs and stimuli that we allow in our lives over time.
26:28 - 33:04 (06:35)
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Brain Health
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Our brains are like playdough, shaped by positive and negative inputs and stimuli that we allow in our lives over time. Careful control of these inputs can help us achieve therapeutic insights and personal growth without getting lost in superficial pursuits.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Many of the big unlocks that happen with meditation occur outside of the 50 minutes per day practice, according to Zen books.
33:04 - 38:52 (05:48)
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Meditation
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Many of the big unlocks that happen with meditation occur outside of the 50 minutes per day practice, according to Zen books. Meditation has a variety of benefits beyond just seated practice.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses the behind the scenes of the contemporary art world in auctions, how artists make their art, and the hiring of people to make the art for them.
38:52 - 41:16 (02:23)
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Contemporary Art
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This podcast episode discusses the behind the scenes of the contemporary art world in auctions, how artists make their art, and the hiring of people to make the art for them. Also, the speaker talks about watching a movie on IMAX after a long time and finding it to be a reliable and uplifting experience in a world of increasing chaos.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The reviewer describes a cringe-worthy, sexist, and bizarre performance that involved a man making his finger move to get the crowd going because he couldn't move his hips, otherwise he'd be thrown in jail.
41:16 - 45:00 (03:43)
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Performance Art
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The reviewer describes a cringe-worthy, sexist, and bizarre performance that involved a man making his finger move to get the crowd going because he couldn't move his hips, otherwise he'd be thrown in jail. The reviewer mentions there were a lot of questionable jokes and suggests that this performance might be enjoyable for those who like funky indie odd stuff.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Arcane is a six-part innovative and visually spectacular animated limited series that combines 3D and 2D animation.
45:00 - 50:18 (05:18)
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Arcane
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Arcane is a six-part innovative and visually spectacular animated limited series that combines 3D and 2D animation. The anime series features different elements like a Japanese bathhouse, creepy ghosts and gods, making it an exciting watch for fantasy lovers.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The conversation centers around the deep philosophical discussions present in fictional literature and how they may be even more applicable to adults.
50:18 - 56:08 (05:50)
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Philosophy
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The conversation centers around the deep philosophical discussions present in fictional literature and how they may be even more applicable to adults. It also delves into how this can be a new creative outlet for the person being interviewed.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speakers discuss the unpredictability of the stock market and getting freebies on airlines.
56:08 - 1:03:22 (07:13)
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Investment
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The speakers discuss the unpredictability of the stock market and getting freebies on airlines. They share their experiences using codes and always being billed for services not used.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the difference between travel and vacation, and ponders the consequences of eating too many butter cookies.
1:03:22 - 1:06:46 (03:23)
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Travel
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The speaker discusses the difference between travel and vacation, and ponders the consequences of eating too many butter cookies. They also mention their understanding of the video game Supernatural.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his experience getting checked for cancer and the importance of catching it at stage one, but warns about the possibility of false positives.
1:06:46 - 1:11:56 (05:09)
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Cancer
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The speaker shares his experience getting checked for cancer and the importance of catching it at stage one, but warns about the possibility of false positives.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Famous meditators, including some well-known teachers, have been known to express fear of dying, even on their deathbeds.
1:11:56 - 1:18:00 (06:04)
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Consciousness
Summary

Famous meditators, including some well-known teachers, have been known to express fear of dying, even on their deathbeds. It is important to cherish each moment and not take everything too seriously, but to recognize that there are no panaceas in this world, even within psychedelic treatment or psychotherapy.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The possibilities for pharmacological intervention are endless and exciting, with the hope of finding the right dose and solving problems with compounds like psychedelics.
1:18:00 - 1:25:29 (07:28)
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Pharmacological intervention
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The possibilities for pharmacological intervention are endless and exciting, with the hope of finding the right dose and solving problems with compounds like psychedelics.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Easily create and manage an online store using tools provided by San Francisco's e-commerce platform, with no prior coding or design experience needed, and see it grow like many other successful companies.
1:25:29 - 1:30:49 (05:19)
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E-commerce
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Easily create and manage an online store using tools provided by San Francisco's e-commerce platform, with no prior coding or design experience needed, and see it grow like many other successful companies.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement that is rich in vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and prebiotics.
1:30:49 - 1:32:48 (01:58)
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Nutrition
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Discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement that is rich in vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and prebiotics. Athletic Greens provides an easy-to-use formula that boosts your immunity, supports your gut health, and provides you with more energy.

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#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show