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 to Save Human Ability in the Age of AI

How to Save Human Ability in the Age of AI

As artificial intelligence gets more and more powerful, how do we protect human skills? Matt Beane, one of the world’s top researchers on work and technology, is here with a few surprising answers.

1 Jul 202413min

Practical Optimism

Practical Optimism

Let's close out the week with a few big ideas from Sue Varma, author of "Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being."

28 Jun 202416min

How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard

How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard

Tonight, there's a presidential debate. This morning, let's hear Bo Seo, two-time world champion debater and former coach of the Harvard debate team, share his tips for effective communication and per...

27 Jun 202412min

How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)

How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)

Khan Academy has helped more than 135 million students in 190 countries learn new things. Now its founder, Sal Khan, is out with a book in which he argues AI will transform the way we learn.

26 Jun 202413min

The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network

The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network

Celebrated science writer David Robson joins us to reveal how social connections are far more important than we thought and show us the steps we can take to build better relationships and improve our ...

25 Jun 202413min

Is Your Work Worth It?

Is Your Work Worth It?

Today,a philosopher and an organizational psychologist walk into ... a soap opera?

24 Jun 202417min

Bianca Bosker Ventures Into the Art World

Bianca Bosker Ventures Into the Art World

Today, Bianca Bosker shares a few brilliant insights from her latest New York Times bestseller "Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught M...

21 Jun 202412min

How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases

How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases

We all have biases. Worse, they cause us to fall for misinformation. Here's what to do about it.

20 Jun 202413min

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