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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Are You Suffering From Microstress?

Are You Suffering From Microstress?

Are all the little things getting you down? Rob Cross and Karen Dillon are here to help. Their new book is "The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems--and What to Do about It." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Mai 202416min

Forget Habits. You Need Rituals.

Forget Habits. You Need Rituals.

Harvard's Michael Norton says cultivating a "ritual" mindset can infuse our lives with meaning. His new book is "The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mai 20249min

Frank Bruni Examines Our Age of Grievance

Frank Bruni Examines Our Age of Grievance

Longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni says fervent hostility has eroded the civility, common ground, and compromise necessary for our democracy to survive. His new book is "The Age of Grievance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Mai 202416min

Humans and Octopuses Are More Alike Than You Think

Humans and Octopuses Are More Alike Than You Think

Ecologist David Scheel has been obsessed with octopuses for decades. What he's learned — and why it should matter to you — is the subject of his new book: "Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Mai 202412min

"The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age" by Meg Jay

"The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age" by Meg Jay

Your twenties are the most challenging time of your life. Does it have to be that way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Mai 202415min

"A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life" by Farnoosh Torabi

"A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life" by Farnoosh Torabi

Life lessons from the creator of the popular finance podcast So Money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Mai 202418min

"Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life" by John Miles

"Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life" by John Miles

Inside of you resides an intentional life without limits. The time has come to awaken it. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Mai 202417min

"The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World" by Susan Liautaud

"The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World" by Susan Liautaud

Today, a few big ideas from Susan Liautaud, who teaches cutting-edge ethics courses at Stanford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Mai 202410min

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