Money Isn’t Real—Here’s Why That Matters

Money Isn’t Real—Here’s Why That Matters

Journalist Paul Vigna has spent years covering crypto and asking hard questions about finance. He’s written a new book called The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin and in it he argues that money is less of a tool and more of a kind of religious object — a myth fueled by faith, weaponized by greed, and now so central to our lives that we barely question it. But maybe we should. 📱 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 life. 💬 Have a question for Richard? He'll be in our LinkedIn group all week. To sign up, become a member at nextbigideaclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Jun 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 in a Tame World." 🎁 Still looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? How about a subscription to the Next Big Idea Club? We'll send your dad eight new books a year, all chosen by our curators (Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink). Learn more at https://nextbigideaclub.com, and use code DAD20 for a nice discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Jun 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Jun 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 communicators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jun 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Jun 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." *The Next Big Idea Club* Listeners to this show get 20% off a Next Big Idea Club subscription when they use the code DAILY at nextbigideaclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Jun 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jun 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Jun 202413min

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