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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"The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living" by Bonnie Wan

"The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living" by Bonnie Wan

Ad exec Bonnie Wan shares her playbook for navigating life’s decisions, crossroads, and curveballs. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special ...

1 Mar 202413min

"Of Greed and Glory: In Pursuit of Freedom for All" by Deborah G. Plant

"Of Greed and Glory: In Pursuit of Freedom for All" by Deborah G. Plant

Historian Deborah Plant takes us on a personal exploration of America’s obsession with continuing human bondage.

29 Feb 202412min

Anyone Can Become a Supercommunicator — Even You

Anyone Can Become a Supercommunicator — Even You

Charles Duhigg, the bestselling author of "Power of Habit," is on the show today to explain what marital spats, NASA interviews, and gun rights debates can teach us about effective communication. His ...

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"Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis—and How to Restore Our Sanity" by Nicholas Kardaras

"Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis—and How to Restore Our Sanity" by Nicholas Kardaras

We’ve become mad for our devices. Our devices are driving us mad.

27 Feb 202412min

Geeks of the World, Unite!

Geeks of the World, Unite!

Today, MIT's Andrew McAfee stops by to share a few key insights from his recent book "The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results."

26 Feb 202417min

How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Perform Your Best

How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Perform Your Best

Happy Friday, friends! To close out the week, here are a few tips on how to have a great day, any day. Guest: Daniel Goleman Book: "Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Ever...

23 Feb 202413min

"The Survivors of the Clotilda" by Hannah Durkin

"The Survivors of the Clotilda" by Hannah Durkin

Today, the true story of the Clotilda, the last slave ship to land on American soil — more than half a century after a federal law banned the importation of captive Africans.

22 Feb 202414min

The Nuclear Threats of the 21st Century

The Nuclear Threats of the 21st Century

In an alarming new book "Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons," journalist Sarah Scoles explores the current state of the nuclear arms race.

21 Feb 202410min

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