Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights, Japanese Handjob Culture & Microplastics - Rabbit Hole #4

In the fourth instalment 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. - 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 - 0:00 Is Hair Loss Causing Birth Rates Decline? 6:05 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? 1:46:26 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 - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostTim FerrissguestGeorge Mackguest

Jul 2, 20262h 34mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: July 2, 2026
Duration: 2h 34m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In the fourth instalment 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.
- 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 - 0:00 Is Hair Loss Causing Birth Rates Decline? 6:05 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? 1:46:26 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 - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Host of Modern Wisdom.
Tim Ferriss
guest
Author and host of The Tim Ferriss Show, known for self-experimentation and performance/longevity topics.
George Mack
guest
Writer/creator associated with High Agency (highagency.com).

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Tim Ferriss, Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights, Japanese Handjob Culture & Microplastics - Rabbit Hole #4 explores cosmic awe, culture quirks, and practical life frameworks with Tim Urban The hosts open with demographic-policy absurdities (like insuring hair-loss treatment to raise birth rates) and quickly broaden into cultural and economic drivers of fertility, including housing constraints and celebrity incentives.

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