Yellowstone project

Tim Ferriss has discussed projects involving Yellowstone in a few instances, often touching on environmental topics:

1. Restoring Gray Wolves:

   • Tim Ferriss and Mike Phillips discussed a significant conservation project aimed at restoring gray wolves to western Colorado. This project is crucial because it involves reintroducing wolves into an ecology that can support them due to vast federal public lands and a substantial deer and elk population. This restoration would create a contiguous habitat from the Arctic to the Mexican border, marking an exceptional conservation effort at a continental scale 1Mike Phillips: Tim Ferriss Show: How to Save a Species}.

2. Scientific Curiosity and Funding:

   • Dr. Gül Dölen mentioned a historical research project funded by the NSF, which looked into thermophilic bacteria in Yellowstone National Park's thermal vents. This seemingly esoteric research laid the foundation for PCR testing, showcasing how curiosity-driven science can lead to significant technological advancements 2Dr. Gül Dölen: Tim Ferriss Show: Rethinking Psychedelics, Octopuses on MDMA, and The Master Key of Metaplasticity}.

These discussions highlight the integration of curiosity, conservation, and large-scale environmental projects, emphasizing the importance and impact of such endeavors.