Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2025-05-21
Books mentioned on #812: The Random Show — New Health Gadgets, Tim’s Latest Adventures, How to Drink Less, Zen Retreats, AI + Your Genome, and Colonoscopy Confessions
Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)!
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Bad Science
Bad Science by Ben Goldacre is an insightful examination of sensationalized medical claims, media misinformation, and the flaws in how scientific studies are communicated to the public.
Recommended“There's a book called Bad Science that I actually excerpted for the 4-Hour Body at one point just to give you an idea of what matters and what doesn't because a lot gets sensationalized in the news.”
Where to get it
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I don't want to talk about it
I Don't Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real is a prominent psychological study that examines covert depression in men, shedding light on hidden emotional pain and relational disconnection.
Recommended“So I had Terry Reel on the podcast a couple weeks ago and his first book which put him on the map is I don't want to talk about it. love that book which is specifically focused on male depression...”
Where to get it
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Awareness
Awareness by Anthony De Mello is a widely praised spiritual and self-improvement book that offers insights into human consciousness, perception, and personal liberation.
Recommended“This is awareness by Anthony Dlo. Oh, I love that book. Fantastic book. It's so good.”
Where to get it
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Everything Is Its Own Reward
Everything Is Its Own Reward by Paul Madonna is a visually striking book featuring intricate architectural drawings and accompanying philosophical reflections.
Recommended“It's called Everything is Its Own Reward by Paul Madonna. And it is a book of beautiful architectural drawings. You might think to yourself, boring.”
Where to get it
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The Well of Being
Discussed“Tim, one other thing I'll say is that you had mentioned a book that immediately sold out before called The Well of Being. Oh, yeah. Several episodes ago. And I'm actually rebying it right now because it's back in stock.”
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Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is a comprehensive exploration of the neurobiology of sleep, detailing how restorative rest impacts physical health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being while warning of the severe consequences of chronic sleep deprivation.
Recommended“Definitely people if they're interested in unpacking sleep, I mean, why we sleep, I believe, is the title of of Matt's book. It'll scare the [ __ ] out of you. It'll scare the [ __ ] out of you in in I think a productive way.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“There's a book called Bad Science that I actually excerpted for the 4-Hour Body at one point just to give you an idea of what matters and what doesn't because a lot gets sensationalized in the news.”