The Surprising Truth About Shamans

The Surprising Truth About Shamans

In his new book, Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, anthropologist Manvir Singh travels from Indonesian rainforests to Burning Man in search of what makes shamanic traditions so enduring — and so human. It turns out that when life feels uncertain, people everywhere still seek out ritual, healing, and a little magic. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter

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How the Science of Personality Can Help You Make Better Business Decisions

How the Science of Personality Can Help You Make Better Business Decisions

Organizational psychologist Richard Davis has spent decades advising the leaders of the world's biggest companies. What he's learned will help you transform your relationships, your career, and your l...

17 Kesä 202414min

We Live in a Tame World. Here's How to Find the Wild.

We Live in a Tame World. Here's How to Find the Wild.

Craig Foster, the South African filmmaker best known for his Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher," joins Michael to share a few insights from his new book "Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild ...

14 Kesä 202419min

Can Big Tech Be Contained?

Can Big Tech Be Contained?

Our dependence on the big five tech companies threatens our civil rights, economy, and democracy. Tom Kemp has a plan to rein them in. 📩 Sign up for our newsletter here!

13 Kesä 202412min

Finding for the Good in Bad English

Finding for the Good in Bad English

Today, linguist Valerie Fridland ("Like, Literally, Dude") takes us on a tour of the speech habits we love to hate and makes the surprising argument that "like's" and "literally's" make us better comm...

12 Kesä 202412min

The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health

In her #1 New York Times bestseller, "Good Energy," Casey Means argues that improving your metabolic health is the key to feeling better and living longer.

11 Kesä 202420min

What if Innovation Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be?

What if Innovation Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be?

Has our idolatry of innovation gone too far? Lee Vinsel and Andrew L. Russell think so. Their book is "The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most....

10 Kesä 202416min

How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age

How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age

Adventurer Caroline Paul shares key insights from her new book "Tough Broad."

7 Kesä 202417min

How America Weaponized the World Economy

How America Weaponized the World Economy

Today, Georgetown's Abraham Newman shares a few key insights from his recent book "Underground Empire."

6 Kesä 202413min

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