The Tim Ferriss Show

#709: In Case You Missed It: November 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

Dec 12, 2023

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This podcast recap features short clips from each conversation, including discussions on new religions, AI companions, and tactics for writer's block. It also explores the loneliness epidemic and its impact on introverts, delves into the concept of 'Han' in Korean culture, offers recommendations for safe meditation retreats, and discusses the K-Wave phenomenon and recommended Korean movies.

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Korea has become a global presence in entertainment, technology, and hardware, with must-see Korean movies like Oldboy and Parasite gaining international acclaim.

When considering meditation retreats, it's important to match them to individual goals, gradually increase practice time, and be mindful of personal risk factors to ensure compatibility between needs and retreat formats.

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Korean movies and their impact

The podcast episode begins with a discussion on the exploding soft power of Korea, known as the K-Wave. Korea has transformed from an economically handicapped country to a global presence, not only in entertainment but also in technology and hardware. Several must-see Korean movies are mentioned, including Oldboy, The Handmaiden, Memories of Murder, Parasite, Burning, Minari, Broker, and Joint Security Area.

Understanding the Importance of Receiving and Integrating Feedback

01:23

Impact of Social Interaction on Declining Birth Rates

01:20

Deep cultural emphasis on strong personal connections in Korean society

01:18

Introduction

5min

Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic and the Societal Implications of Technology

4min

Exploring the Concept of 'Han' in Korean Culture

8min

Navigating Meditation Retreats and Maintaining Your Internal Compass

16min

Exploring the K-Wave Phenomenon and Must-See Korean Movies

8min

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Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.

This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.

Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, @hypersundays on Twitter suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end.

See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast.

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Timestamps:

Q&A with Tim: 02:59

Steve Jang: 08:41

Dr. Willoughby Britton: 18:14

Sheila Heen: 28:13

Full episode titles:

Q&A with Tim — New Religions, AI Companions, Longevity Levers, Resurrecting “Forgotten” Languages, Stress-Testing Cherished Beliefs, Tactics for Writer’s Block, Low-Back Pain, and Much More (#704)

Live from South Korea — Steve Jang on Korea’s Exploding “Soft Power,” The Poverty-to-Power Playbook, K-Pop, “Han” Energy, Must-See Movies, Export Economies, and Much More (#707)

Dr. Willoughby Britton — The Hidden Risks of Meditation, Overlaps with Psychedelic Risks, Harm Reduction Strategies, How to Choose a Retreat, Near-Death Experiences, and More (#705)

Sheila Heen — How to Master the Difficult Art of Receiving (and Giving) Feedback (#703)

For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.