Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights & Japanese Handjob Culture - Rabbit Hole #4 - #1118
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07/02/26
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In the fourth installment of this new experimental format, we explore: - South Korea's government-funded looksmaxxing initiative. - Why everything you learned in school was probably false. - How to unlock an infinite handjob glitch in real life. - and much more... Guests: - Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. - Tim Urban is a writer, blogger, illustrator, and author. - George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.
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(00:00) Is Hair Loss Causing Birth Rates Decline? (06:05) How Tim Went From Blog Posts to the Story of Everything (16:18) The Most Mind-Blowing Facts About the Universe (23:37) Is the Vastness of the Universe Panic-Inducing? (29:45) Are Schools Teaching the Wrong Story? (37:45) Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media? (44:04) The Best Fidget Fixes (57:00) Does Tim Urban Have ADHD? (59:47) Should We Invent Our Own Language? (01:11:16) Why Time With Loved Ones Matters More Than You Think (01:17:03) Why Happiness Peaks Before Things Get Better (01:20:18) Which Regret Could You Not Live With? (01:28:11) Why Titles Have So Much Power (01:38:57) Can We Train Our Perception? (01:46:26) What Can We Learn From Animal Behaviour? (02:00:14) How Quickly Do People Lose It? (02:05:44) The Japanese Handjob Glitch (02:11:35) Is Avmacol the Next Breakthrough Supplement? (02:17:38) What Makes a Great Book? (02:32:27) Where to Find the Guys
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#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
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