The Tim Ferriss Show

#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More

Sep 23, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Kevin Rose, a renowned technologist and entrepreneur, dives into an array of fascinating topics. They explore the merging of VR with workouts, share thoughts on high-interest I bonds, and discuss recent films that have captured their attention. Kevin also reflects on lessons from author Amy Tan, the power of Zen meditation, and the ever-evolving landscape of personal health, including a significant conversation about modern therapies. With humorous anecdotes and insights on creativity, this conversation is both entertaining and enlightening.

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Episode guests

Kevin Rose

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Plasticity of Meditation

02:03

Can You Tell Us a Little About You?

01:18

Investing in US Bonds

00:58

Cancers at Stage One

01:18

Intro

5min

Spirits and Stories: An In-Person Reunion

8min

Navigating Fame and Authenticity

22min

Exploring the Depths of Zen Meditation Retreats

2min

Exploring Mindfulness and Personal Growth Amid Sponsorship

2min

Cinematic Conversations: Nostalgia and Discovery

9min

Exploring the Unique Animation of 'Arcane' and Its Production Mastery

2min

Creative Journeys in Fiction Writing

12min

Exploring Wellness and Modern Health Challenges

23min

10.

Reflections and Entrepreneurial Support

7min

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Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose (@KevinRose) rejoins me for another episode of The Random Show.

In this one, we discuss conspirituality, opening the doors of perception with prescription and meditation, movies we've been enjoying, fictional world-building, high-interest I bonds, lessons from Amy Tan, full-body MRI scans, Austin vs. San Francisco, why I refrain from "gotcha" interviews on this show, and much, much more.

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[05:35] Why we’re recording this in Los Angeles.

[09:40] What are we drinking?

[12:06] Why I aim for evergreen interviews over gotchas on this show.

[21:51] Where Kevin wants me to take this show.

[23:35] Scenes: Austin vs. San Francisco.

[25:55] I did not start the conspirituality.

[32:17] Opening the doors of perception with prescription and meditation.

[38:34] Movies we’ve been watching.

[50:18] A peek into my world-building, fictional foray.

[56:13] Are we too old for podcasting?

[57:18] Should you buy I bonds right now? (Reminder: not financial advice!)

[59:46] Lessons from Amy Tan.