Episode

#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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Published: Wed Nov 24 2021
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The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs | Brought to you by Tonal smart home gym, LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 770M users, and Helix Sleep premium mattresses. 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 the recent KevKev and TimTim reunion in Marfa, good television for anyone passing time in quarantine, Kevin’s latest biohacking adventures, utility NFTs (including Kevin’s upcoming PROOF drop), donating cryptocurrency for psychedelic research, ketamine therapy, my COVID experience, holiday gifts, financing and budgeting apps, and much more.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Tonal! Tonal is the world’s most intelligent home gym and personal trainer. It is precision engineered and designed to be the most advanced strength studio on the market today. Tonal uses breakthrough technology—like adaptive digital weights and AI learning—together with the best experts in resistance training so you get stronger, faster. Every program is personalized to your body using AI, and smart features check your form in real time, just like a personal trainer.Try Tonal, the world’s smartest home gym, for 30 days in your home, and if you don’t love it, you can return it for a full refund. Visit Tonal.com for $100 off their smart accessories when you use promo code TIM100 at checkout.*This episode is also brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs. Whether you are looking to hire now for a critical role or thinking about needs that you may have in the future, LinkedIn Jobs can help. LinkedIn screens candidates for the hard and soft skills you’re looking for and puts your job in front of candidates looking for job opportunities that match what you have to offer.Using LinkedIn’s active community of more than 770 million professionals worldwide, LinkedIn Jobs can help you find and hire the right person faster. When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit LinkedIn.com/Tim.*This episode is also brought to you by Helix Sleep! Helix was selected as the #1 overall mattress of 2020 by GQ magazine, Wired, Apartment Therapy, and many others. With Helix, there’s a specific mattress to meet each and every body’s unique comfort needs. Just take their quiz—only two minutes to complete—that matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. They have a 10-year warranty, and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk free. They’ll even pick it up from you if you don’t love it. And now, to my dear listeners, Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/Tim.*For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign 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/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/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, and many more.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on the Internet. Speak with a medical professional before doing anything medical-related.FINANCIAL DISCLAIMER:I am not an investment adviser. Nor is Kevin Rose. All opinions are mine alone. Or his. There are risks involved in placing any investment in securities or in Bitcoin or in cryptocurrencies or in anything. None of the information presented herein is intended to form the basis of any offer or recommendation or have any regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any specific person, and that includes you, my dear listener or reader. Everything you’re going to hear is for informational entertainment purposes only.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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This podcast emphasizes the importance of getting a good night's sleep for overall well-being and performance.
00:00 - 01:52 (01:52)
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Sleep
The podcast host promotes Helix Sleep and Tonal by offering discounts and highlighting their features, such as a quiz to find the perfect mattress and real-time feedback on workout form.
01:52 - 06:06 (04:13)
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The podcast host promotes Helix Sleep and Tonal by offering discounts and highlighting their features, such as a quiz to find the perfect mattress and real-time feedback on workout form.

Episode
#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker and a friend spend a cold night on a couch, and proceed to attend a kickoff event despite the discomfort.
06:06 - 08:52 (02:45)
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Adventure
A podcast host talks about their experience with contracting COVID and discusses the emergence of NFTs, while enjoying a glass of mezcal.
08:52 - 12:44 (03:52)
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NFTs
Summary

A podcast host talks about their experience with contracting COVID and discusses the emergence of NFTs, while enjoying a glass of mezcal.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) has shown improvements in dog cardiovascular health and extending life in dogs, with the hope of also extending human life.
12:44 - 19:49 (07:05)
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NMN
Summary

NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) has shown improvements in dog cardiovascular health and extending life in dogs, with the hope of also extending human life. Some attendees of the dog aging project even suggest pouring it in a little flask to take home, despite the expensive price.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Intervening in a problem early can avert different future issues, making it important to apply it to their pets too, and it can be done through talking to a veterinarian and have the vet supervise the prescription of medication to dogs.
19:49 - 22:43 (02:53)
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Dogs
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Intervening in a problem early can avert different future issues, making it important to apply it to their pets too, and it can be done through talking to a veterinarian and have the vet supervise the prescription of medication to dogs.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the benefits of consuming gummy worms infused with saffron, including a mood boost while consuming less alcohol.
22:43 - 28:33 (05:50)
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Health
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The speaker discusses the benefits of consuming gummy worms infused with saffron, including a mood boost while consuming less alcohol.

Episode
#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the guest discusses the importance of simplifying nutritional supplements to have two or three variables for easy understanding.
28:33 - 34:25 (05:51)
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Nutrition, COVID-19
Summary

In this episode, the guest discusses the importance of simplifying nutritional supplements to have two or three variables for easy understanding. The conversation also touches on strange COVID-19 conspiracy theories.

Episode
#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast transcript, the speaker shares their love for using virtual interaction as a way of socializing and mentions two popular wineries in Napa Valley to visit.
34:25 - 41:50 (07:25)
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Socializing, Virtual Interaction, Napa Valley Wineries
Summary

In this podcast transcript, the speaker shares their love for using virtual interaction as a way of socializing and mentions two popular wineries in Napa Valley to visit.

Episode
#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The concept of utility NFTs is expanding beyond the wine industry, offering exclusive access to episodes, behind the scenes footage, and ad-free content.
41:50 - 48:05 (06:14)
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NFT
Summary

The concept of utility NFTs is expanding beyond the wine industry, offering exclusive access to episodes, behind the scenes footage, and ad-free content. These NFTs could potentially revolutionize how people consume digital content and services.

Episode
#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
DAOs are a group of people who come together independently to work on a project or collect NFTs.
48:05 - 52:28 (04:23)
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Decentralized Organizations (DAOs)
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DAOs are a group of people who come together independently to work on a project or collect NFTs. It is similar to creating a new corporation or LLC.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The founder of Proof Collective discusses the decision to limit the number of NFTs offered and the potential benefits of keeping the membership numbers low.
52:28 - 58:55 (06:26)
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NFTs
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The founder of Proof Collective discusses the decision to limit the number of NFTs offered and the potential benefits of keeping the membership numbers low. Additionally, he explores other ways to provide value to members beyond just financial incentives.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
An important part of creating a successful podcast is experimenting with different formats until you find what works best, as opposed to limiting yourself to a certain niche from the start.
58:55 - 1:01:13 (02:17)
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podcasting
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An important part of creating a successful podcast is experimenting with different formats until you find what works best, as opposed to limiting yourself to a certain niche from the start.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The Endowment is a proven player in scientific research fields, focusing on psychedelic medicine to address issues such as depression and addiction.
1:01:13 - 1:06:56 (05:43)
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Scientific Research
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The Endowment is a proven player in scientific research fields, focusing on psychedelic medicine to address issues such as depression and addiction. The website, app.endowment.org/siza, is available for those interested in backing this kind of research.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Two individuals from opposite ends of the political spectrum come together to advocate for the use of psychedelic medicine to treat conditions such as PTSD.
1:06:56 - 1:17:38 (10:41)
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Psychedelic Medicine
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Two individuals from opposite ends of the political spectrum come together to advocate for the use of psychedelic medicine to treat conditions such as PTSD. Universities are now considering adding psychedelics to their curriculum.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their difficulty in getting an important medical treatment and their admiration for doctors, while also admitting to struggling with smaller daily stressors.
1:17:39 - 1:27:24 (09:45)
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Medical Treatment
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The speaker shares their difficulty in getting an important medical treatment and their admiration for doctors, while also admitting to struggling with smaller daily stressors.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
A recent study has shown that Fluvoxamine, an antidepressant previously approved by the FDA, can significantly reduce COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalizations if taken in the early stages of the disease.
1:27:24 - 1:35:29 (08:05)
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Fluvoxamine
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A recent study has shown that Fluvoxamine, an antidepressant previously approved by the FDA, can significantly reduce COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalizations if taken in the early stages of the disease. A scientist from Emory University recommends it be used for those at high risk who are unvaccinated or cannot receive monoclonal antibodies.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the limits of known information, specifically in regards to COVID-19, and how this played into his decision to get vaccinated.
1:35:29 - 1:46:53 (11:23)
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COVID-19
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the limits of known information, specifically in regards to COVID-19, and how this played into his decision to get vaccinated. He notes that it is important to trust individual doctor input and take action to reduce the risk of severe and long haul symptoms.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Science is expensive and time-consuming, and it requires numerous approvals from ethics boards and regulatory agencies.
1:46:53 - 1:50:46 (03:52)
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Science
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Science is expensive and time-consuming, and it requires numerous approvals from ethics boards and regulatory agencies. Becoming more literate in science is essential for better critical thinking and decision-making concerning health.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker introduces a new product, a protein-infused notebook, that is only available in Oregon.
1:50:46 - 1:55:18 (04:32)
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Protein, Notebook
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The speaker introduces a new product, a protein-infused notebook, that is only available in Oregon. It offers the benefits of having both an easy snack and a quality writing experience in one product.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the host discusses the pros of budgeting and tracking expenses, including staying on track financially and having a clear overview of spending habits.
1:55:18 - 2:00:31 (05:13)
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Budgeting
Summary

In this episode, the host discusses the pros of budgeting and tracking expenses, including staying on track financially and having a clear overview of spending habits.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses popular budgeting apps like YNAB, Mint and also acknowledges the sponsorship of the podcast by YNAB after vetting from different sources.
2:00:31 - 2:02:56 (02:24)
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Budgeting
Summary

The speaker discusses popular budgeting apps like YNAB, Mint and also acknowledges the sponsorship of the podcast by YNAB after vetting from different sources.

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#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss invites listeners to subscribe to his free weekly newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which features a variety of interesting articles, books, albums, gadgets, and tech tricks recommended by his friends, including past podcast guests.
2:02:56 - 2:08:06 (05:10)
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Tim Ferriss
Summary

Tim Ferriss invites listeners to subscribe to his free weekly newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which features a variety of interesting articles, books, albums, gadgets, and tech tricks recommended by his friends, including past podcast guests.

Episode
#549: The Random Show — Biohacking, Tim’s COVID Experience, Holiday Gift Ideas, Favorite New Apps, Bad Science, Quarantine Delights, and a Small Dose of NFTs and DAOs
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show