In our least evergreen episode to date, Nick and Ken have a wide-ranging conversation about the current Corona virus outbreak and our favorite mental models.

Life in Japan

- Corona virus and wearing masks in public (Nick)

- Pollen (Ken)

Book report:

- Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin (Nick)

- The poetry of David Whyte and Mary Oliver (Ken)

Topics covered:

- Living in Tokyo during the time of COVID-19

- Wearing masks in public in Japan

- Seasonal allergies in Japan

- Going to Roppongi

- Farnam Street blog and mental models

Links:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Wikipedia

Why Japanese wear masks: a look behind health, etiquette, and culture by Cornelius Phanthanh (2018-09-29)

Japan gets creative as mask shortages continue amid COVID-19 spread | Japan Times

A Miami man who flew to China worried he might have coronavirus. He may owe thousands. by Ben Conarck | Miami Herald

You’re Likely to Get the Coronavirus by James Hamblin | The Atlantic

Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin

World War II in Colour

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Farnam Street Blog

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

Ingrid Newkirk: Animalkind | Real Time with Bill Maher on YouTube

The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss

A lyrical bridge between past, present and future by David Whyte | TED.com

Where Many Rivers Meet by David Whyte

The Bell and the Blackbird by David Whyte

A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver