#822: The Random Show — Ketones for Cognition, Tim’s Best Lab Results in 10+ Years, How Kevin Hit 100 Days Sober, Home Defense, Vibe Coding Unleashed, and More
Description
Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode that I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)! We cover Kevin's sobriety journey and marking 100 days without alcohol, my results with the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, GLP-1 agonists, home security, the future of Venture Capital, AI, authenticating yourself online in a world of deepfakes and anonymity, the cultural shift toward human-to-human connection, Roblox, and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00 ] Start.
[00:06:54 ] Kevin celebrates 100 days sober! Why and how?
[00:15:16 ] Nanoblocks: Kevin's new Japanese micro-building hobby.
[00:18:16 ] The Slow TV movement and Craig Mod's ambient recordings.
[00:20:58 ] Craving analog experiences and wilderness trekking.
[00:22:24 ] Writing with background movies.
[00:23:42 ] High hopes for The Naked Gun reboot.
[00:24:35 ] Kevin's improved communication since quitting alcohol.
[00:26:28 ] My health interventions for cognitive protection.
[00:29:00 ] How ketogenic diet and 16/8 intermittent fasting led to my best lab results in 10+ years.
[00:33:35 ] Weight control regimens we don't recommend.
[00:39:51 ] Exogenous ketones: Qitone vs. premium options.
[00:50:32 ] How glucose tolerance tests work.
[00:51:58 ] Microdosing GLP-1 (tirzepatide) for glucose control.
[00:54:12 ] DORA sleep medications and neuroprotective effects.
[00:56:55 ] Belsomra trial and cost considerations.
[00:57:52 ] Sauna temperature optimization based on Rhonda Patrick's research.
[01:00:28 ] There are no biological free lunches.
[01:03:27 ] The time Kevin found a homeless person in his closet.
[01:06:11 ] Modern home security and privacy measures.
[01:19:42 ] Pondering how we survived childhood.
[01:24:23 ] AI-driven venture capital landscape changes.
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