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Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights & Japanese Handjob Culture - Rabbit Hole #4 - #1118
About this episode
In the fourth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:
- South Korea's government-funded looksmaxxing initiative.
- Why everything you learned in school was probably false.
- How to unlock an infinite handjob glitch in real life.
- and much more…
Guests:
- Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster.
- Tim Urban is a writer, blogger, illustrator, and author.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Is Hair Loss Causing Birth Rates Decline?
(06:05) How Tim Went From Blog Posts to the Story of Everything
(16:18) The Most Mind-Blowing Facts About the Universe
(23:37) Is the Vastness of the Universe Panic-Inducing?
(29:45) Are Schools Teaching the Wrong Story?
(37:45) Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media?
(44:04) The Best Fidget Fixes
(57:00) Does Tim Urban Have ADHD?
(59:47) Should We Invent Our Own Language?
(01:11:16) Why Time With Loved Ones Matters More Than You Think
(01:17:03) Why Happiness Peaks Before Things Get Better
(01:20:18) Which Regret Could You Not Live With?
(01:28:11) Why Titles Have So Much Power
(01:38:57) Can We Train Our Perception?
(01:46:26) What Can We Learn From Animal Behaviour?
(02:00:14) How Quickly Do People Lose It?
(02:05:44) The Japanese Handjob Glitch
(02:11:35) Is Avmacol the Next Breakthrough Supplement?
(02:17:38) What Makes a Great Book?
(02:32:27) Where to Find the Guys
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