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The Tim Ferriss Show

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

Dec 12, 2023
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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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

Deep dives

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.

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