“When you're directed by social media, I think it's very easy to lose a sense of agency. And you can see it when you go to any subway station, you walk down any street in a city, you will see 70-80 percent of people staring into their phones as they walk or stand.”

American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster

Timothy Ferriss is an American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster, and lifestyle guru. He is known for his 4-Hour self-help book series, including The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef. Those books made him widely known for advice on optimizing everyday life, though he has since reconsidered that approach. He has also supported scientific research into psychedelic treatments, extending his public work beyond the self-help genre.