Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2026-07-16
Books mentioned on #875: The Random Show — Tim and Kevin Talk Retreats, Mortality, AI Predictions, Supplements, Rock Climbing at (Almost) 50, and Not Waiting for “Someday”
In this edition of The Random Show, Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose reunite over tequila to talk Zen retreats, learning to rock climb at (almost) 50, mortality and grief, why you should stop saying "one day," AI predictions , and much more. Please enjoy!
Tim Ferriss recommended The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan and The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Botany of Desire
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan is a fascinating exploration of the co-evolutionary relationships between humans and four specific plants, demonstrating how domesticated species like apples, tulips, cannabis, and potatoes have successfully fulfilled human desires while securing their own survival and global spread.
Recommended“Read The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan for more on that. is incredible.”
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The Blade Itself
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie is a gripping fantasy novel that launches an acclaimed trilogy following complex, gritty characters.
Recommended“The Blade Itself, which is a series. It's not very long. I think it's two or three volumes by Joe Abercrombie. It's fantasy novels.”
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