Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2023-06-14

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Tim Ferriss discussed Lost Connections by Johann Hari and Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Lost Connections

    Johann Hari · at 54:12

    Lost Connections by Johann Hari is a profound exploration of the underlying social and psychological causes of depression and anxiety, arguing that modern distress stems largely from a loss of meaningful human connections.

    Discussed
    “he's written books about addiction and also depression chasing the scream lost connections”
    Where to get it
  2. Chasing the Scream

    Johann Hari · at 54:12

    Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari is a compelling exploration of the war on drugs and the true nature and roots of addiction.

    Discussed
    “he's written books about addiction and also depression chasing the scream lost connections”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (7) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Inevitable
“The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future”
Plugged Excellent Advice for Living
“I just did this book of advice and that was one of the the main topics was that active listening which is an important I would say caveat that is an active listening rather than just a passive listening”
Passing Utopia
“and specifically since this is my job as the prescriptive podcaster I suppose maybe it's Thomas Moore's Utopia”