Moon Tea Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iZ4EAqK6TM4olrpjAeVq1?si=xO-AlKidSUiGIWtoTxQHIQ&dl_branch=1
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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/moon-tea
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 Welcome to the Moon Tea podcast with Jon Kim and Hugh Berryman, and the second appearance of Nick Saravan.
01:10 Jon remarks how hectic life in New York is, including hustle culture.
03:20 Do people in New York walk twice as fast and have double the stress? Jon discusses the competitive streak of New Yorkers.
06:15 What did Nick do in Vancouver? The guys go into the pros and cons of Vancouver.
09:45 What do Nick and Hugh talk about when they hang out?
11:00 Nick discusses the benefits of learning a skill with a friend, such as cooking or Muay Thai.
13:25 Hugh and Nick reveal that they are training for a triathlon together.
16:30 If your kid was getting bullied, what would you instruct them to do?
19:35 The guys discuss the effects of psychological bullying.
23:35 Nick expresses how excited he is to be a dad, and the importance of family dynamics.
26:15 Jon highlights how amazing it is that generations of families are continued through reproduction, and is it really that bad if somebody chooses not to have children and the bloodline stops?
29:00 Hugh discusses the impact that China’s one-child policy had on his family.
31:50 In large cities like New York, is there a trend to have children later in life or to not have them at all?
33:25 What is Jon’s ideal life order?
34:20 Why are Japan's birth rates falling drastically, and what effect will that have on future generations?
37:20 Are people in general dating less?
38:15 The guys discuss how amazing children’s curiosity and thirst for learning is. What skills can be learnt from Youtube?
40:35 The guys highlight different symbols which have been removed from their original, innocent purpose and then used as a symbol for a darker force - such as the peaceful origins of the Swastika, taken by the Nazi culture.
42:45 Jon asks Hugh and Nick what their investment portfolio looks like.
46:46 Nick discusses his experiences as a landlord.
48:35 Is Airbnb worth it?
52:40 Does Nick invest in crypto? Including opinions on Lex Fridman.
55:05 What are Jon’s views on gun control?
56:53 What do Jon and Nick enjoy doing with their friends? The guys highlight the value of competition, and discuss gambling
59:45 How do you make the perfect barbecue?
1:02 What is the difference between a $50 meal and a $200 meal? The guys debate if it’s worth it to spend that much extra on fine dining.
1:05 Is cooking at home better than eating out? The guys weigh up the pros and cons.
1:06 Has the tip percentage gone up? The guys discuss what amount is appropriate to tip.
1:07 Nick gives his final parting words of wisdom about love and peace.