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James Nestor is a science journalist and the author of the international bestseller Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, with more than three million copies sold in 44 languages.
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Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 900 million downloads and been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three years running.
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James Nestor is a science journalist and the author of the international bestseller Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, with more than three million copies sold in 44 languages.
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Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 900 million downloads and been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three years running.
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![Q&A with Tim — The Upcoming AI Tsunami and Building Offline Advantage
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[00:00] Preview.
[00:32] Why I tend to choose the dull edge over the bleeding edge of tech.
[02:50] Leopold Aschenbrenner: The closest thing to an AI Nostradamus.
[04:00] What humans still do better than AI.
[06:35] The bull and bear case for Alphabet.
[10:29] Three things for which you should never use AI.
[12:33] Can AI be as creative as humans?
[13:36] Rising above the AI content flood.
[16:03] Chris Hutchins on optimizing workflow with OpenClaw and Claude Code.
[18:54] AI under the hood at Team Ferriss
[23:51] Making career jumps in the age of AI displacement.
[27:42] Cultivating a respectful community of 1,000 True Fans
[32:22] Dog training as community management.
[33:48] My favorite color
[34:13] Coyotes steady state and the future of Cockpunch/Varlata.
[36:00] Essential reading from my own bookshelf.
[39:01] Most breathtaking places Ive visited.
[39:53] Optimizing time and networking effectively at conferences.
[44:14] Choosing what not to do when your companys growing quickly.
[46:02] Psychedelic practitioner red flags (and why you should watch Kumaré).
[49:51] The career Im pursuing in an alternate universe.
[50:51] Dog training the right way with Molly the rescue mutt and Susan Garrett.
[52:58] Thoughts on Enneagram for matchmaking.
[54:36] Quantum computing
[56:07] Maintaining friendships across ideological lines.
[57:47] The compounding upsides to selective ignorance.
[01:00:19] In-common humor: The glue that binds the most resilient relationships.
[01:00:54] The inspiration behind my blog post about 20+ years of optimizing.
[01:02:49] Simple ways to make the world shine brighter.
[01:03:45] The No Book.
[01:04:11] The 18th question: What is the most generous interpretation of this?
[01:06:37] The best way Ive found to experience a new city with limited time.
[01:07:15] How Ozymandias informs the priority I place on wealth accumulation.
[01:09:05] Relationships over riches.
[01:10:38] What I consider the top three values for kids
[01:12:33] Weirdness in the wilderness and succumbing to a shipwreck scam.
[01:13:50] Ask your best friends when theyve seen you at your best
[01:17:15] Is courage internal or external? Can it be learned?
[01:19:24] Parting thoughts.
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![Supplements I’m Taking, Training for Mental Performance, AI Tools, Recovering from Surgery, and More
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[00:00] Start
[00:51] Coyote retail distribution challenges and data gathering.
[04:02] Elbow surgery recovery: sequencing, decongestion, Marc Pro device, peptides, BFR training.
[11:07] California vs. Austin for builders, mechanical engineers, and tech startups.
[14:05] Using AI for medical advice workflow (and cross-referencing with professionals).
[18:49] Current supplement regimen and PAGG/AGG status.
[25:43] California vs. Texas considerations for aspiring parents.
[26:40] Saying “No” to good things for “Hell, yes” moments.
[28:24] Philanthropy lessons learned since starting Saisei Foundation.
[31:41] Something I’ve changed my mind about recently: intermittent fasting.
[36:53] Precious items from childhood I still keep: D&D relics and marine biology books.
[37:12] Bucket list hike: Glacier National Park.
[37:51] How the catalytic chaos of publishing The 4-Hour Chef led to launching this podcast.
[40:03] Bringing delight vs. sixth-gear, high-performance focus.
[43:25] Thoughts on extended human fasting research from the Soviet era.
[47:32] Most magical New Mexico experience: Mountain Cloud Zen Center meditation retreat.
[47:51] Meta skills for the AI era: Hyper-adaptability and world-class learning.
[48:38] The (real and ideal) future of CØCKPUNCH/Legends of Varlata.
[54:33] Competitive chess training enhancement: glucose management, intermittent fasting, MCT oil.
[01:01:41] Behind-the-scenes projects: Fusion, algae feed additives, meat alternatives.
[01:03:44] Countries I wish I had visited earlier, and places I’d still like to see.
[01:06:20] “Not yet” vs. “No” in early growth phases.
[01:09:37] Post Coyote, do I have any future games in the works?
[01:10:17] Over-ear vs. in-ear headphones for podcasting.
[01:10:52] What’s the uncrowded channel right now?
[01:11:57] Recommendations for Dr. Mindy Pelz.
[01:12:39] Robert Rodriguez and project juggling.
[01:13:05] Fast neutron reactors and the Bugatti of ketones.
[01:14:52] Extended family outings and Mahonk Mountain House.
[01:16:20] NO BOOK meetup plans?
[01:16:44] Parting thoughts. Supplements I’m Taking, Training for Mental Performance, AI Tools, Recovering from Surgery, and More](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xw52eGZYd6Q/mqdefault.jpg)
