#785: The Random Show — 2025 Predictions (AI, Aliens, BTC, and More), New Year’s Resolutions and Strategies, Smart Fitness, The Spinal Engine, New Apps, and Much More

This time, we have a very special episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose . We cover 2025 predictions, AI, Bitcoin, aliens, fitness goals, and much, much more. Please enjoy!

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Start

[04:49] Aloha and happy holidays!

[07:35] Contemplating the societal impact of reality-bending AI.

[16:10] Meathead vs. holistic fitness.

[25:43] My current fitness priorities.

[28:00] The pros and cons of training to failure.

[37:09] Back pain causes and stem cell relief.

[42:17] Protein's role in my regimen.

[43:20] LICUS (Low-Intensity Continuous Ultrasound Therapies).

[45:50] Early adoption leads to mainstream affordability.

[48:12] Inexpensive injury avoidance/reversal.

[50:45] Apps for tracking and planning finances.

[58:17] Bitcoin and other investment projections.

[59:03] AI mobile device predictions.

[01:06:07] AI's place in the future of music creation.

[01:06:49] We're not saying it's aliens, but...

[01:18:31] David Bars, Maui Nui Venison, and ethical wild meat harvesting.

[01:27:29] Alternative field trips considered.

[01:28:32] From a simmering seven or eight to a chill two.

[01:30:40] Aversion-defusing meditation — this is The Way.

[01:37:48] Retreat!

[01:38:32] Making time for friendship bonding.

[01:43:50] NOBNOM complete. System reset.

[01:46:43] The benefits of taking a break from alcohol.

[01:49:08] A few reading recommendations.

[01:53:34] Parting thoughts.

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