Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights & Japanese Handjob Culture - Rabbit Hole #4 - #1118
Modern Wisdom | Jul 02 2026 | 02:34:22
In the fourth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:
- South Korea's government-funded looksmaxxing initiative.
- Why everything you learned in school was probably false.
- How to unlock an infinite handjob glitch in real life.
- and much more…
Guests:
- Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster.
- Tim Urban is a writer, blogger, illustrator, and author.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.
Sponsors:
See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals
Get up to 20% off Timeline powered by Mitopure (now at a lower price) at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom
Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom
Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom
Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com
Timestamps:
(00:00) Is Hair Loss Causing Birth Rates Decline?
(06:05) How Tim Went From Blog Posts to the Story of Everything
(16:18) The Most Mind-Blowing Facts About the Universe
(23:37) Is the Vastness of the Universe Panic-Inducing?
(29:45) Are Schools Teaching the Wrong Story?
(37:45) Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media?
(44:04) The Best Fidget Fixes
(57:00) Does Tim Urban Have ADHD?
(59:47) Should We Invent Our Own Language?
(01:11:16) Why Time With Loved Ones Matters More Than You Think
(01:17:03) Why Happiness Peaks Before Things Get Better
(01:20:18) Which Regret Could You Not Live With?
(01:28:11) Why Titles Have So Much Power
(01:38:57) Can We Train Our Perception?
(01:46:26) What Can We Learn From Animal Behaviour?
(02:00:14) How Quickly Do People Lose It?
(02:05:44) The Japanese Handjob Glitch
(02:11:35) Is Avmacol the Next Breakthrough Supplement?
(02:17:38) What Makes a Great Book?
(02:32:27) Where to Find the Guys
Extra Stuff:
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
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Get In Touch:
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast
Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact
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- South Korea's government-funded looksmaxxing initiative.
- Why everything you learned in school was probably false.
- How to unlock an infinite handjob glitch in real life.
- and much more…
Guests:
- Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster.
- Tim Urban is a writer, blogger, illustrator, and author.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.
Sponsors:
See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals
Get up to 20% off Timeline powered by Mitopure (now at a lower price) at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom
Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom
Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom
Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com
Timestamps:
(00:00) Is Hair Loss Causing Birth Rates Decline?
(06:05) How Tim Went From Blog Posts to the Story of Everything
(16:18) The Most Mind-Blowing Facts About the Universe
(23:37) Is the Vastness of the Universe Panic-Inducing?
(29:45) Are Schools Teaching the Wrong Story?
(37:45) Should Kids Be Banned From Social Media?
(44:04) The Best Fidget Fixes
(57:00) Does Tim Urban Have ADHD?
(59:47) Should We Invent Our Own Language?
(01:11:16) Why Time With Loved Ones Matters More Than You Think
(01:17:03) Why Happiness Peaks Before Things Get Better
(01:20:18) Which Regret Could You Not Live With?
(01:28:11) Why Titles Have So Much Power
(01:38:57) Can We Train Our Perception?
(01:46:26) What Can We Learn From Animal Behaviour?
(02:00:14) How Quickly Do People Lose It?
(02:05:44) The Japanese Handjob Glitch
(02:11:35) Is Avmacol the Next Breakthrough Supplement?
(02:17:38) What Makes a Great Book?
(02:32:27) Where to Find the Guys
Extra Stuff:
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
-
Get In Touch:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast
Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact
-
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices