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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The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding of the Universe

The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding of the Universe

Harry Cliff offers an eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality.

5 Kesä 202411min

The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics

The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics

Psychedelics are a buzzy new mental health treatment. Do they work, and are they safe? The New York Times' Ernesto Londoño reports.

4 Kesä 202413min

Time Management Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert

Time Management Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert

Tens of thousands of Google employees rely on Laura Mae Martin's strategies for how to make the most of their time. Now she's going to share those strategies with you. Laura's new book is "Uptime: A P...

3 Kesä 202414min

The Science of Personality Change

The Science of Personality Change

Neuroscientist Christian Jarrett on how we can change ourselves for the better.

31 Touko 202411min

"Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s Crises" by Marjorie Kelly

"Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s Crises" by Marjorie Kelly

Marjorie Kelly, a distinguished senior fellow at The Democracy Collaborative, argues that a bias toward wealth has warped the economy. Here's what we can do about it.

30 Touko 202417min

The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis

The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis

The one and only George Stephanopoulos stops by to share five key insights from his No. 1 New York Times bestseller "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis."

29 Touko 202417min

How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes

How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes

Today, Jennifer L. Taitz, a clinical psychologist at UCLA, shares a few calming insights from her new book, "Stress Resets."

28 Touko 202412min

How to Ask Better Questions

How to Ask Better Questions

Do you struggle to connect with other people? It could be because you're not asking the right questions. In this episode, leadership expert Jeff Wetzler shares strategies for asking deep questions dra...

27 Touko 202416min

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