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#690: The Random Show, Rare Drinking Edition — Affordable Luxuries, Brain Stimulation, Sampling the Future (and Some Previews), Recharging with Creative Experiments, Tokenizing Humans with a Bonding Curve, Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry, and Much More

The Tim Ferriss Show

Thu Aug 31 2023



The Random Show, Rare Drinking Edition:

  • Kevin Rose is re-launching his podcast, the Kevin Rose Show, with a new format focused on early trends and value for listeners.
  • The show will cover tech, investing, health, and mental work-life balance.
  • No confirmed guests yet, but Kevin hopes to have Elon Musk back on the show.

Affordable Luxuries:

  • Kevin recommends the Moon Swatch collaboration between Omega and Swatch as an affordable alternative to the iconic Speedmaster watch.
  • The collaboration offers watches that look identical to the Speedmaster at a fraction of the price.

Creative Offsites:

  • Tim shares his experience of doing a creative sprint with writers and concept artists for his project "Cockpunch."
  • The goal was to create enough content and artwork to collaborate with other writers in expanding the world of Cockpunch.

Delegating Creative Control:

  • Tim explains how he gradually delegated editing responsibilities for his podcast over time.
  • He started by making edits himself and then worked with his general manager to suggest edits.
  • Now they have 95% overlap in their edit decisions, allowing Tim to trust him with most of the editing process.

Taking Risks in Creativity:

  • Tim uses Cockpunch as a way to take risks creatively without fear of failure.
  • He feels comfortable swinging for the fences because it's couched in something ridiculous but profound.
  • This approach has unlocked more creativity for him and inspired him to do more projects like this in the future.

Aesop Hand Sanitizer:

  • Aesop brand makes small hand sanitizers that smell amazing.
  • They are convenient for use when traveling or in situations where hand sanitizer is needed.

Buffered Creatine:

  • Buffered creatine is a form of creatine that may be easier on the stomach compared to regular creatine monohydrate.
  • It can provide a boost in the gym without causing digestive issues.

One Skin:

  • One Skin is a skincare brand that focuses on senescent cell clearance.
  • The products aim to improve skin elasticity and reduce visible lines.
  • Recommended by Rhonda Patrick and David Sinclair.

Cockpunch Coffee:

  • Cockpunch Coffee is a new coffee blend created by Kevin Rose.
  • It is made with Ethiopian beans and roasted using electric technology for low carbon imprint.
  • Proceeds from sales go towards Early Stage Science research.

Japanese Death Poems Book:

  • "Japanese Death Poems" is a book compiled by Yoel Hoffmann that features haiku written by Japanese poets before their death.
  • The poems offer insights into life, death, and the human experience.

Haiku Master Chiyoni:

  • Fuguda Chiyoni was a Japanese poet of the Edo period known for her haiku poetry.
  • She is regarded as one of the greatest haiku masters and broke barriers as a female poet during her time.

"Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History":

  • "Coyote America" is a book by Dan Flores that explores the biological, natural, evolutionary history of coyotes.
  • It also delves into the supernatural and mythological significance of coyotes in different indigenous traditions.

Audiobook Synchronization Idea:

  • Kevin suggests an idea where people can listen to audiobooks together at the same time while being able to chat or comment on specific segments.

Cellular Data Strategies for International Travelers:

  • Tim recommends using eSIMs for international cellular data coverage.
  • He mentions Google Fi as an option that provides coverage in over 200 destinations.
  • Another option he suggests is Airolo, which offers reliable cellular data overseas.

Investing Tips:

  • Kevin recommends investing in VUSXX, a Vanguard fund that invests in US government treasuries with no federal tax.
  • He also suggests considering NVIDIA and AMD as growth plays in the AI industry.
  • Kevin believes NVIDIA has the potential to become a $3 trillion company, while AMD offers a cheaper alternative with room for growth.
  • He mentions TSMC as the manufacturer of chips for both NVIDIA and AMD but expresses concerns about its location in Taiwan due to geopolitical issues.
  • Kevin also mentions Nintendo as a potential investment opportunity due to its valuable intellectual property (IP) and partnerships with Universal Studios.

Facebook's Potential AI Tech:

  • A trusted advisor on AI tells Kevin that Facebook may unveil groundbreaking AI technology within the next six months to a year.

Tim Ferriss' Five Bullet Friday Newsletter:

  • Tim promotes his free newsletter called Five Bullet Friday, where he shares cool things he discovers each week before the weekend.
  • The newsletter includes articles, books, albums, gadgets, tech tricks, and recommendations from podcast guests.