What Tim Ferriss has said about Social media algorithms
2 quotes · 1 episode · Nov 11, 2026
Tim Ferriss, American author, podcaster and investor, host of The Tim Ferriss Show, has been quoted on Social media algorithms 2 times in 1 episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, most recently on November 11, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Ferriss says he has kept social media apps off his phone for about five years.
“I've not had any social media apps on my phone for probably five years now”
The Tim Ferriss Show: #889: Q&A with Tim — How to Get Unstuck, Resilience in Hard Times, Tools for Brain Health, Finding Inner Peace, Optimism as a Learnable Skill, and More (Nov 11, 2026) · Listen from 17:44
Ferriss argues social platforms are designed solely to maximize time on the platform for advertisers.
“The goal is not to entertain. The goal is not to help. The goal is to keep you on for as long as possible”
The Tim Ferriss Show: #889: Q&A with Tim — How to Get Unstuck, Resilience in Hard Times, Tools for Brain Health, Finding Inner Peace, Optimism as a Learnable Skill, and More (Nov 11, 2026) · Listen from 20:10
Episodes
#889: Q&A with Tim — How to Get Unstuck, Resilience in Hard Times, Tools for Brain Health, Finding Inner Peace, Optimism as a Learnable Skill, and MoreThe Tim Ferriss Show · Nov 11, 2026 · 1 h 14 min
In a solo live-stream Q&A, Tim Ferriss discusses Alzheimer's prevention, behavior change, staying optimistic, AI learning, psychedelics, supplements versus drugs, and inner peace.
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