The Tim Ferriss Show

#743: Dr. Jane Goodall and Cal Fussman

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Jun 4, 2024
Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, shares her incredible experiences gaining the trust of chimpanzees and highlights their complex behaviors and personalities. She discusses themes of compassion and the lessons they offer about human nature. Cal Fussman, a celebrated author and speaker, talks about the significance of curiosity and connection in storytelling and interviewing, drawing from his own transformative experiences. Together, they inspire listeners to recognize the power of small actions and foster hope amid challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Meeting Leakey

  • Jane Goodall recounts meeting Louis Leakey, initially for a secretarial role due to his recent vacancy.
  • Leakey's belief in women's superior observation skills and need for an uncluttered mind led to her chimpanzee research.
ANECDOTE

Acceptance by Chimps

  • Jane Goodall describes gaining acceptance from chimpanzees after five months, thanks to a male named David Greybeard.
  • David Greybeard's reduced fear influenced other chimpanzees to gradually approach Goodall.
INSIGHT

Chimpanzee Eyes

  • When connecting eye-to-eye with David Greybeard, Jane Goodall recognized a thinking, feeling being.
  • This moment was magical, due to the reciprocated gaze and David Greybeard not fleeing.
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