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

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Stories From the Best of Humanity

Stories From the Best of Humanity

Let's end the week on a positive note. Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell share a few much-needed life-affirming stories handpicked from Upworthy’s community of millions.

20 Sep 202415min

Why Public Schools Are Worth Fighting For

Why Public Schools Are Worth Fighting For

Public schools are the most democratic institutions this country has ever created. So why are they under threat? And can they be saved? Journalist Jennifer C. Berkshire and education scholar Jack Schn...

19 Sep 202412min

Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together

Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together

Museums, restaurants, grocery stores, and universities — in the era of AI and the metaverse, these real places will matter more than ever. Kevin Ervin Kelley joins to tell us how to make them better.

18 Sep 202413min

How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World

How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World

Christian Madsbjerg explores how we can reclaim the lost art of paying attention.

17 Sep 202411min

How to Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work

How to Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work

Creativity isn't just for artists. You can — and should — embrace creativity no matter your line of work. Today, Natalie Nixon offers tips for how to do it. 📩 Check out our daily Substack and our wee...

16 Sep 202415min

How to Find the Silver Linings Even on Your Darkest Days

How to Find the Silver Linings Even on Your Darkest Days

From award-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow, a guide to finding joy even during life’s most difficult times.

13 Sep 202414min

How Our Culture Enables Misbehaving Men

How Our Culture Enables Misbehaving Men

It's been seven years since #MeToo went viral. What has actually changed? Reah Bravo joins us to share answers from her book "Complicit."

12 Sep 202419min

How to Live Future Ready

How to Live Future Ready

Frederik Pferdt, Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, inspires you to shape your future, navigate ambiguity and uncertainty with intention, and transform problems and challenges into profound o...

11 Sep 202418min

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