Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2023-11-22
Books mentioned on #705: Dr. Willoughby Britton — The Hidden Risks of Meditation, Overlaps with Psychedelic Risks, Harm Reduction Strategies, How to Choose a Retreat, Near-Death Experiences, and More
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Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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A Path with Heart
Discussed“And my dad sent me A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield, and that became my Bible for the next, probably, decade, and so for those of you who don't know, Jack Kornfield is a very famous meditation teacher, and he's written many books.”
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Sapiens
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is a sweeping exploration of how Homo sapiens evolved, dominated the planet, and created complex societies through shared myths and beliefs.
Discussed“There are some people, and this is going to lead to my question, like Yuval Noah Harari, who wrote Sapiens, who I've had on the podcast, who does a silent meditation retreat for a month every year, as far as I can tell, and handles it like a champion.”
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The Prophet
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is a renowned collection of poetic prose essays that touches on profound aspects of the human experience, love, work, and community.
Discussed“There is a copy of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, which I read when I hop in the sauna. I'll just read a couple pages frequently, and then put it down.”
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