Q&A with Tim — New Religions, AI Companions, Longevity Levers, Resurrecting “Forgotten” Languages, Stress-Testing Cherished Beliefs, Ways for Author’s Block, Low-Again Ache, and A lot Extra (#704)

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November 16, 2023
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#704: Q&A with Tim — New Religions, AI Companions, Longevity Levers, Resurrecting “Forgotten” Languages, Stress-Testing Cherished Beliefs, Ways for Author’s Block, Low-Again Ache, and A lot Extra

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#628: Q&A with Tim — Revisiting 15+ Years of PR and Advertising and marketing Classes, Time Dilation for Deep Rest, The Artwork of Setting Extremely-Excessive Costs, The Low-Info Weight loss program, Learning Animal Communication, My 3-Day Fasting Protocol, Instruments for Dealing with Adversity, Promoting to the Prosperous, My Present Espresso and Alcohol Guidelines, Danger Mitigation, and A lot Extra

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[07:10] How I’m lowering my carbon footprint.
[08:37] Parallel actuality profession selections.
[09:11] Life optimization (and deoptimization).
[11:40] Fan Ho: A powerful persona.
[12:15] The worth of non-public teaching.
[14:41] Engaged on the “adequate” muscle.
[16:10] My present video/audio tech specs.
[16:58] The impression finding out abroad has had on my success.
[17:54] Is part three with Todd McFarlane imminent?
[18:05] If it have been written or revised in the present day, what would I add to The 4-Hour Physique?
[18:44] Cultivating the country nation vibe of my residing area.
[20:04] Have I ever skilled imposter syndrome whereas interviewing a visitor?
[22:50] Why is there a washer in my kitchen?
[23:02] This winter’s snowboarding plans.
[23:33] If I began podcasting in the present day, what would I do otherwise?
[25:33] Chopping again on booze.
[26:46] Skincare.
[29:44] Social actions that ship most happiness.
[31:30] But-uninterviewed company I’d wish to have on.
[32:05] Foiling the friction of fabricating fiction.
[35:43] Gleaning that means from holy scriptures.
[36:26] As a polyglot, how do I preserve fluency in languages I’ve discovered?
[41:05] Coaching puppies, dolphins, chickens, and children: The ability of constructive reinforcement.
[45:24] Batch cooking and the slow-carb weight loss program.
[46:57] Digital emotional surrogacy’s impression on the loneliness epidemic.
[50:43] When reliance on the digital diminishes human deftness.
[52:22] Journey suggestions for Japan.
[55:28] The way forward for schooling: Expertise sourcing and accelerated studying.
[57:08] The way forward for faith(s).
[1:00:05] The significance of weight coaching for longevity.
[1:03:48] Bettering interview abilities and asking the correct questions.
[1:08:54] How I kickstart my metabolic equipment within the morning.
[1:11:56] Managing worry of loss of life with Stoicism and transcendent experiences.
[1:15:20] Managing again ache: Workout routines, methods, and instruments.
[1:19:47] A pronouncement for Pilates poo-pooers.
[1:20:32] Relationship recommendation could also be allotted at a later date.
[1:21:26] Rewatching favourite motion pictures.
[1:21:53] Books that have been higher after a reread.
[1:22:51] Breaking adverse self-talk: Gratitude observe and dialectical behavioral remedy.
[1:23:44] Parting ideas.

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