#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

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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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ANECDOTE

Kevin Rose's Move to LA

Kevin Rose moved to LA due to work and family reasons.
He wanted to be closer to the NFT action and his mother undergoing cancer treatment.

INSIGHT

Decreasing Fame

Public figures will become less famous over time unless they experience rapid growth.
Tim Ferriss believes this due to the increasing pool of people online.

ADVICE

Tim Ferriss's Interview Style

Tim Ferriss avoids "gotcha" interviews and focuses on evergreen content.
He prioritizes thoughtful, well-researched discussions over aggressive questioning.

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The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book tells the story of Nobody 'Bod' Owens, a young boy who escapes his family's murderer, known as the man Jack, and finds refuge in a graveyard. There, he is adopted and raised by the ghostly residents, Mr. and Mrs. Owens, and protected by the mysterious caretaker Silas. As Bod grows up, he learns supernatural abilities and faces various dangers both within and outside the graveyard. The book follows Bod's adventures and his eventual transition into the world of the living, exploring themes of identity, family, and the intersection of life and death[1][2][4].

The Neverending Story

Michael Ende

The story centers around Bastian Balthazar Bux, an overweight and imaginative boy who escapes his difficult life by reading a book called 'The Neverending Story'. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior in the magical land of Fantastica, who is on a quest to save the Childlike Empress and the land from the destructive force known as 'The Nothing'. As Bastian reads, he becomes increasingly involved in the story, eventually entering Fantastica himself and playing a crucial role in its salvation. The novel explores themes of imagination, identity, and the power of human creativity and dreams[1][3][5].

A Wizard of Earthsea

Ursula K. Le Guin

The novel is a bildungsroman that explores Ged's process of learning to cope with power and come to terms with death. It is set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea, where magic is based on a delicate balance maintained by wizards. Ged's story involves his education at a school of wizardry, his struggles with a shadow he inadvertently summons, and his journey to confront and merge with this shadow. The book is renowned for its philosophical themes, including the power of names and the balance of the universe, and is part of the six-volume Earthsea Cycle.

The fellowship of the ring

J.R.R Tolkien

In this epic novel, Frodo Baggins inherits the One Ring from his cousin Bilbo and learns from the wizard Gandalf that it must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom to prevent Sauron's return to power. Joined by a fellowship of eight other members, including Gandalf, Sam Gamgee, Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas, Gimli, and Merry and Pippin, Frodo sets out on a treacherous journey across Middle-earth. The Fellowship faces numerous challenges, including treacherous landscapes, ferocious enemies, and internal conflicts, as they strive to complete their mission and save their world from darkness.