Stewart Brand | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

One of two individuals Kevin Kelly recommended for Tim Ferriss to interview on his podcast.

Author of 'The Doors of Perception', mentioned in the context of psychedelic experiences and spiritual journeys.

Author whose autobiographical fiction, particularly 'The Book of Laughter and Forgetting', is read by Tim Ferriss for insights into perception and reality.

Neurologist and author, whose writings in his last year provided insights into aging and selecting problem-solving focus when facing finite time.

Physicist and mathematician, whose writings are praised for explaining how science actually works, with his book 'Infinite in All Directions' being a key recommendation.

Musician, record producer, and theorist, who developed the 'pace layer diagram of civilization' with Stewart Brand.

Researcher who gave a Seminar About Long-term Thinking talk on how nature is rebounding.

Geneticist at Harvard University, collaborating with Revive & Restore on de-extinction projects like the woolly mammoth.

Philosopher whose thoughts on pragmatism are referenced in the context of Stewart Brand's 'eco-pragmatism'.

Author of 'Learning to Breathe Fire', a book about the history and culture of CrossFit.

An influential figure who posited that seeing Earth as a sphere with limited resources would change human behavior, heavily influencing Stewart Brand's 'Blue Marble' concept and overall philosophy.

Former Governor of California, praised by Stewart Brand for his openness to changing his mind and engaging with protesters, serving as an example of an effective politician.

One of the great science teachers and scientists, whose books like 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!' are recommended for learning scientific thinking.

Friend of Tim Ferriss who influenced him to try Peloton due to his noticeable fitness transformation.

A friend who strongly advocated for the use of MDMA in treating post-traumatic stress disorder.

A philosopher whose concept that 'the medium is the message' was influential on Stewart Brand and the 1960s generation in understanding technology.

Author of 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' and 'Collapse', whose work on civilization and planetary makeup was highly regarded by Stewart Brand.

Scientist who readily agreed to give a Seminars About Long-term Thinking talk due to his appreciation for The Whole Earth Catalog.

Co-founder of Apple, who referenced The Whole Earth Catalog in his famous Stanford commencement speech, influenced by its 'stay hungry, stay foolish' motto.

Management consultant and author, whose memoir 'Observations of a Bystander' described Marshall McLuhan and Buckminster Fuller as 'voices in the wilderness'.

Pioneer of human-computer interaction, mentor to Stewart Brand, known for his work on 'Augmented Human Intellect' and the 'Mother of All Demos'.

Father of Jerry Brown, a political figure, from whom Jerry Brown learned certain aspects of politics.

President of the Long Now Foundation, founder of The Whole Earth Catalog, co-founder of WELL and Global Business Network, and author. A multifaceted individual who has influenced many cultural and technological movements.

A Peloton instructor whose 20-minute high-intensity training sessions Tim Ferriss particularly enjoys.

Computer scientist and inventor; Stewart Brand mentions him in relation to research that people find comfort in long-term engagement with institutions or species.

Stewart Brand's wife and the head of the Revive & Restore organization, focusing on genetic technology for wildlife conservation.

Co-founder of Apple, who attended the Hackers Conference and contributed to the debate about whether information should be free or expensive.

Renowned biologist and author of 'Naturalist', recognized for revolutionizing the field of biology multiple times and for his excellent writing.

Author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and leader of the Merry Pranksters, associated with early psychedelic culture and 'acid tests'.

Former Vice President, who criticized Stewart Brand's views on geoengineering with the quote, 'Brand, you want to experiment with the whole planet? Don't do it.'

Author of 'Finite and Infinite Games', a book that influenced Stewart Brand's progressive view of games and civilization.

Scholar who gave a Seminar About Long-term Thinking talk on how the West gained its current global position.

Theoretical physicist and author of 'Scale,' who gave a Seminar About Long-term Thinking talk comparing cities and businesses in terms of innovation.

Creator of Dilbert, who refers to 'systems thinking' instead of 'pathways', focusing on accumulating skills and relationships.

Computer scientist whose career was redirected after witnessing the 'Mother of All Demos'.

Author of 'The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test,' chronicling the Merry Pranksters' journey with Ken Kesey.

Author who gave a Seminar About Long-term Thinking on 'rational optimism'.

A Peloton instructor who is a favorite of Kevin Rose.

Philosopher whose thoughts on pragmatism are referenced in the context of Stewart Brand's 'eco-pragmatism'.

A professor at Stanford who taught a 'very good course on comparative religion' that influenced Stewart Brand.

A mutual friend of Tim Ferriss and Stewart Brand, described by Tim as 'the real-world most interesting man in the world' and a mentor to Stewart Brand.

Author of 'Machines of Loving Grace', who is also writing a biography of Stewart Brand and is currently 'overloaded with material' from Brand's archives.

Mathematician known for his work in game theory, whose contributions were referenced by Gregory Bateson.

Author of 'Homo Ludens', a book on the role of play in culture.

Author of 'Time Travel,' who gave a Seminar About Long-term Thinking talk on time, offering some of the most cogent thinking on the subject.

Leading engineer on Doug Engelbart's team at SRI, who developed the mouse and implemented the microwave data capability for the 'Mother of All Demos'.

A psychologist, biologist, and anthropologist who was Stewart Brand's mentor and whose discussion on game theory influenced Brand's 'New Games Tournament'.

Former U.S. President, highlighted as a 'most wonderful example' of self-improvement and public service, whose three-volume biography is highly recommended.

Author of the three-volume biography of Theodore Roosevelt.

Former CEO of Intel, whose management approach recognized that incentives often create perverse incentives.

A book by Jim Gleick, recognized for its cogent thinking about time.

A groundbreaking book on women's health put together by a feminist collective in Boston, featured in The Whole Earth Catalog.

A book by Freeman Dyson, whose title is endorsed by Stewart Brand as the 'right kind of frame to have in relation to the universe' and for understanding science.

An autobiographical fiction by Milan Kundera, described as a 'tremendous work' that uses hilarity and absurdity to teach about the nature of perception.

A scientific journal that sometimes moves content out from behind a paywall, which Stewart Brand finds beneficial for science and public understanding.

A book mentioned as increasingly relevant to Tim Ferriss, exploring the distinction between games played for a win (finite) and games played to continue the play (infinite).

A book by Tom Wolfe that describes the experiences of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, in which Stewart Brand also appears.

A biographical book about Richard Feynman, recommended for its insights into scientific thinking and for 'watching him think'.

A book authored by Stewart Brand, likely discussing technological innovation and media.

A book authored by Stewart Brand, exploring how structures adapt and change over time.

A famous book authored by Ken Kesey.

A prominent book by Jared Diamond, mentioned as a significant work that influenced Stewart Brand's understanding of civilization's movement in relation to the planet.

Tim Ferriss's new book, a collection of short life advice from 130 world-class performers, designed to be a 'choose-your-own-adventure guide' for improving life.

A book by theoretical physicist Geoffrey West, which discusses how cities become more innovative as they grow, unlike businesses.

A publication founded, edited, and published by Stewart Brand, influential for its comprehensive information and DIY spirit, described as 'the Internet before the internet'.

Another book by Jared Diamond, noted for its interesting propositions.

A book by Johan Huizinga, which discusses the importance of play and games in culture, and is considered a foundational text alongside Carse's 'Finite and Infinite Games'.

A book by JC Herz that tells the story of how CrossFit came about, with its title referring to pushing beyond expectations.

A book by John Markoff that spells out the ongoing debate between artificial intelligence and intelligence augmentation.

A book by Stewart Brand on the rise of eco-pragmatism, challenging traditional environmentalist views on genetic engineering, nuclear power, and cities.

A scientific journal that sometimes moves content out from behind a paywall, which Stewart Brand finds beneficial for science and public understanding.

A memoir by Edward O. Wilson about his journey to becoming a great biologist, recommended for understanding scientific thinking.

Military base where Stewart Brand underwent Officer Basic Training and Ranger training, and later taught basic training.

Mentioned as an example of successful reintroduction of apex predators, with the reintroduction of wolves impacting the entire ecosystem.

An African ecosystem rich in megafauna, used as an example of what the 'mammoth steppe' in the far north could become with environmental restoration.

An organization established by Stewart Brand to creatively foster long-term thinking and responsibility, known for projects like the 10,000-year clock and the Seminars About Long-term Thinking.

A group led by Ken Kesey, involved in psychedelic experiments and events like the 'Great Bus Race' in New Mexico.

Institution where Stewart Brand was trained in biology and where Steve Jobs delivered his famous commencement speech.

A scenario planning consultancy co-founded by Stewart Brand.

Institution where geneticist George Church works, collaborating on de-extinction projects.

An environmental organization that, according to Stewart Brand, initiated the negative perception of GMOs.

Place where Tim Ferriss had his first CrossFit workout.

A project led by Stewart Brand and run by his wife Ryan Phelan, aiming to bring back extinct animal species and use genetic technology for wildlife conservation.

A religious organization Stewart Brand formally joined, attending and leading peyote meetings.

Service branch where Stewart Brand served as an infantry officer and received parachute training.

Research institute where Doug Engelbart and his team developed 'Augmented Human Intellect' and conducted the 'Mother of All Demos'.

A bar in San Francisco associated with the Long Now Foundation, noted as one of the few nonprofits with its own bar.

A tree species that was once a quarter of the eastern deciduous forest, genetically rescued from blight and being reintroduced to restore bio abundance.

An extinct animal species that Revive & Restore seeks to bring back using genetic technology.

A large grazer of the far north, mentioned as an animal that could be part of the revival of the mammoth steppe ecosystem.

An extinct animal species that Revive & Restore aims to bring back, with the goal of reintroducing it to the far north as an ecosystem engineer.

The closest living relative to the woolly mammoth, whose genome is being used for de-extinction efforts.

A high-intensity fitness program that Stewart Brand participates in twice a week, valued for its variety, competitive aspect, and ability to push physical limits.

An academic discipline that examines history from the Big Bang to the present, viewed as a helpful overview for education.

Described as 'ecosystem engineers' whose reintroduction in places like Scotland and England can create rich environments for other species.

A company founded by 'genius Finns' known for mushroom coffee featuring Chaga and Lion's Mane, which Tim Ferriss uses for focus and productivity.

Coffee chain mentioned as an example of a successful business that many investors initially dismissed, similar to CrossFit.

An indoor cycling bike with live studio classes, HD touchscreen, and performance tracking, praised for convenience and effectiveness in high-intensity interval training.

A publisher of scientific journals with paywalls, mentioned in the context of the debate about free versus expensive information.

A drug Stewart Brand found helpful for treating depression and panic attacks, noting its effectiveness in 'cutting the peak' of panic.

A drug mentioned in the context of psychotherapy, specifically its use for post-traumatic stress syndrome.

A psychedelic substance used in Native American Church meetings, which Stewart Brand participated in.

A legal dissociative anesthetic used by Stewart Brand for a period after LSD, which he eventually stopped due to an overwhelming experience.

A psychedelic drug researched initially for psychological fitness and psychotherapy, which Stewart Brand experienced in the 1960s.

A mushroom ingredient in Four Sigmatic coffee, used for cognitive enhancement, focus, and productivity.

A mushroom ingredient found in Four Sigmatic coffee, noted for its 'grounding and earthy' qualities and available in decaf form.

A publication that paywalls its content, leading to a smaller audience according to Stewart Brand.

The first full-color image of Earth taken from space, which Stewart Brand conceptualized and campaigned for, believing it would reframe humanity's understanding of the planet.

A documentary featuring Richard Feynman, where he discusses how his father taught him to think and question authority.

A pioneering online community and co-founded by Stewart Brand.

The website for the Revive & Restore organization, detailing its genetic rescue projects.

A gene-editing tool used in de-extinction efforts, such as moving mammoth genes into elephant cells.

The website for the Long Now Foundation, where people can find information about its projects and talks.

A monumental clock being built by the Long Now Foundation, designed to run for 10,000 years, symbolizing long-term thinking.

The first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1956, marking the beginning of the space age.