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The Tim Ferriss Show

#131: Eric Weinstein on Challenging “Reality,” Working with Peter Thiel, and Destroying Education to Save It

Jan 13, 2016
01:31:40

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Quick takeaways

  • Living from first principles challenges 'consensus reality' for innovative thinking.
  • Working with Peter Thiel requires risk-taking but can lead to great opportunities.

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Innovative Emil Newsletter - Five Bullet Friday

The episode introduces 'Five Bullet Friday,' an innovative and popular email newsletter created by the speaker. The newsletter, with millions of subscribers worldwide, features five bullet points every Friday with the coolest findings of the week. It includes a variety of discoveries like apps, books, documentaries, and gadgets sourced globally. The speaker addresses the audience's preference for concise content, prompting the creation of this newsletter as a digestible and action-packed alternative to lengthy podcasts and books. 'Five Bullet Friday' is exclusive to email subscribers and offers early access to limited offers and events, making it a favorite weekly project for the speaker.

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