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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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Published: Thu Aug 20 2020
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The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers | Brought to you by Dry Farm Wines, LegalZoom, and Allform. 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 wax poetic over wildlife friends and foes, the folly of facing off against Mike Tyson (even in his 50s), slow donkeys, universal basic income (UBI), breaking the pandemic pajama routine, smoked meats and Wi-Fi grills, Zen and the art of Kevin maintenance, how to hike without being hunted, hoity toity beer, pandemic investing, and much more.Please enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Dry Farm Wines. I’m a wine drinker, and I love a few glasses over meals with friends. That said, I hate hangovers. For the last few months, all of the wine in my house has been from Dry Farm Wines. Why? 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Check out all the details at DryFarmWines.com/Tim.*This episode is also brought to you by LegalZoom. I’ve used this service for many of my businesses, as have quite a few of the icons on this podcast, including Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg of WordPress fame. LegalZoom is a reliable resource that more than a million people have already trusted for all kinds of legal needs, including setting up wills, proper trademark searches, forming LLCs, setting up non-profits, and finding simple cease-and-desist letter templates.LegalZoom is not a law firm, but it does have a network of independent attorneys available in most states who can give you advice on the best way to get started, provide contract reviews, and otherwise help you run your business with complete transparency and up-front pricing. Learn more at LegalZoom.com. LegalZoom, where life meets legal.*This episode is also brought to you by Allform! 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Allform is an online furniture shop that promises fast, free delivery to your home, a 100-day trial period, and a forever warranty on its sofas.
00:00 - 02:55 (02:55)
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Allform Furniture
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Allform is an online furniture shop that promises fast, free delivery to your home, a 100-day trial period, and a forever warranty on its sofas. The ad includes a discount of 20% on any purchase if listeners use the code Tim at checkout on their website.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The host recommends Athletic Greens as an all-in-one nutritional insurance with 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food ingredients that are nutrient-dense and covers all bases.
02:55 - 11:22 (08:27)
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Athletic Greens
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The host recommends Athletic Greens as an all-in-one nutritional insurance with 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food ingredients that are nutrient-dense and covers all bases. He suggests it as the top supplement to take and is giving a special offer to his audience: a free vitamin D supplement and five travel packs with the first subscription purchase.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The founder and CEO of a backpack company designed custom weight plates for backpacks as a replacement for running to avoid spinal pain due to carrying a backpack, providing a great workout without subsequent spinal pain.
11:22 - 16:58 (05:35)
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Fitness
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The founder and CEO of a backpack company designed custom weight plates for backpacks as a replacement for running to avoid spinal pain due to carrying a backpack, providing a great workout without subsequent spinal pain.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Mike Tyson has announced his comeback and pledged 100% of proceeds from his upcoming exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr to charity.
16:58 - 25:45 (08:46)
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Mike Tyson
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Mike Tyson has announced his comeback and pledged 100% of proceeds from his upcoming exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr to charity. However, the dangers of boxing are discussed, and the impacts it could have on the fighters’ health - including depression and early onset Alzheimer's.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker initially had doubts about universal basic income as a solution, but is now reconsidering.
25:45 - 31:24 (05:38)
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Universal Basic Income
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The speaker initially had doubts about universal basic income as a solution, but is now reconsidering. They also discuss the challenges of post-pandemic economic recovery and how long it may take for people to return to normal activities.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The development of AI-generated website design may lead to a decrease in demand for human graphic designers, potentially forcing individuals to consider alternative trades or professions such as artisanal crafts or leadership positions.
31:24 - 36:44 (05:20)
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AI
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The development of AI-generated website design may lead to a decrease in demand for human graphic designers, potentially forcing individuals to consider alternative trades or professions such as artisanal crafts or leadership positions.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Tim Ferris talks about the drastic lifestyle change he has made by deleting social media from his phone and how it has positively influenced his daily routine.
36:44 - 48:57 (12:13)
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Social Media
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In this episode, Tim Ferris talks about the drastic lifestyle change he has made by deleting social media from his phone and how it has positively influenced his daily routine. He also promotes his sponsor, Dry Farm Wines, for being additive-free and low in sulfites.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tips for optimal energy and exercise habits are shared, alongside discussion of ethical and sustainable meat distribution through Crowd Cow.
48:57 - 59:45 (10:47)
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health
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Tips for optimal energy and exercise habits are shared, alongside discussion of ethical and sustainable meat distribution through Crowd Cow.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The mystery and strict discipline of Zen practice are what attracts some practitioners to the tradition.
59:45 - 1:13:00 (13:14)
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Zen practice
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The mystery and strict discipline of Zen practice are what attracts some practitioners to the tradition. The focus on quieting the mind through counting meditations and the classic Zen posture are key aspects of the practice.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Joe Rogan describes his morning routine of doing breathwork, meditating, having Pu-erh tea and Layered Superfood creamer, and sharing his thoughts on a book he read about a long journey to an indigenous tribe.
1:13:00 - 1:23:33 (10:33)
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Self improvement
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Joe Rogan describes his morning routine of doing breathwork, meditating, having Pu-erh tea and Layered Superfood creamer, and sharing his thoughts on a book he read about a long journey to an indigenous tribe.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker has been purchasing and trying the top 10 rated beers in the world according to Beer Advocate's rankings as a way to focus on his health while still enjoying alcohol.
1:23:33 - 1:29:20 (05:47)
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Alcohol
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The speaker has been purchasing and trying the top 10 rated beers in the world according to Beer Advocate's rankings as a way to focus on his health while still enjoying alcohol. He recommends the website mybeercollectibles.com for purchasing hard-to-find beers.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker feels that thinking about money makes him more anxious, but he has figured out things that make him happy and most of these things don't require a lot of capital.
1:29:20 - 1:35:24 (06:03)
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Investing
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The speaker feels that thinking about money makes him more anxious, but he has figured out things that make him happy and most of these things don't require a lot of capital. He has decided to make all of his investments, but doesn't lead a high burn lifestyle.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker prefers to invest in places where they have an informational advantage or a strong gut feeling of conviction.
1:35:24 - 1:47:52 (12:27)
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Investing
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The speaker prefers to invest in places where they have an informational advantage or a strong gut feeling of conviction. They recommend index funds for safe, long-term growth and taking a break from all investment decisions for a period of time to avoid impulsiveness.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the importance of considering cash or cash-like reserves while investing in a company, and how Amazon's infrastructure puts them in a strong position to handle gaps in the market and broadcast live sports to millions of people.
1:47:52 - 1:53:36 (05:44)
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Investment
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The speaker discusses the importance of considering cash or cash-like reserves while investing in a company, and how Amazon's infrastructure puts them in a strong position to handle gaps in the market and broadcast live sports to millions of people.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker believes having gold as part of a portfolio is a hedge against general equity collapse and a vaccine that does not work leading to prolonged economic challenges.
1:53:36 - 2:02:02 (08:26)
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Gold Investment
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The speaker believes having gold as part of a portfolio is a hedge against general equity collapse and a vaccine that does not work leading to prolonged economic challenges.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The ease of access to options trading and leverage trading on the Robinhood app has resulted in inexperienced traders driving bankrupt companies like Hertz to new highs, leading to significant losses for some users.
2:02:02 - 2:06:44 (04:42)
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Trading
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The ease of access to options trading and leverage trading on the Robinhood app has resulted in inexperienced traders driving bankrupt companies like Hertz to new highs, leading to significant losses for some users.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim introduces a new company called All Forum that makes premium customizable sofas and chairs which are shipped right to your door at a fraction of the cost of traditional stores.
2:06:44 - 2:11:43 (04:58)
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All Forum
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Tim introduces a new company called All Forum that makes premium customizable sofas and chairs which are shipped right to your door at a fraction of the cost of traditional stores. 20% off all orders can be availed by listeners by visiting allform.com/tim.

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#453: The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show