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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The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics

The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics

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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 Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Science of Personality Change

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

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

30 Mai 202417min

The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis

The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis

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29 Mai 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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Mai 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 drawn from his latest book, "Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Mai 202416min

Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom

Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom

What if everything you think you know about capitalism is wrong? Guest: Grace Blakeley Book: Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom Be sure to check out our newsletter on LinkedIn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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