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This chapter introduces a returning guest who embodies the roles of philosopher, programmer, and musician, sparking a deep and personal dialogue. Additionally, it features an engaging sponsorship segment discussing the benefits of a specific probiotic product, further enriching the listener's experience.

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Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. Derek’s books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs. His new book is Useful Not True.

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Start

[07:18] Derek Sivers: A Man who brings his own introduction.

[09:25] First mind change: Emirati coffee.

[12:34] Second mind change: Ruby to Python.

[13:54] Third mind change: Rats.

[17:23] Fourth mind change: China.

[23:24] Fifth mind change: Dubai.

[26:48] Tamashee: Come for the sandals, stay for the culture.

[30:52] Cormac McCarthy Writes to the Editor of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

[31:47] Shifting perspectives and the value of questioning preconceptions.

[51:23] Brian Eno and MusicThoughts.