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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S9 E2: Learning to Drive (Adam Gopnik)

S9 E2: Learning to Drive (Adam Gopnik)

It's the second day of our week-long master class with Adam Gopnik, New Yorker staff writer and author of "The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery." Today, he explains how learning to drive at the te...

28 Mar 202312min

S9 E1: The Grammar of Mastery (Adam Gopnik)

S9 E1: The Grammar of Mastery (Adam Gopnik)

A few years ago, Adam Gopnik, a longtime writer for The New Yorker and three-time winner of the National Magazine Award, started thinking about all the things he wasn't good at. He couldn't dance the ...

27 Mar 202315min

S8 E5: The Language of Creativity (Jonah Berger)

S8 E5: The Language of Creativity (Jonah Berger)

In the final installment of his mini master class, Jonah shares his formula for telling great stories. The latest edition of our weekly newsletter comes out today. It features commentary from Michael,...

24 Mar 202312min

S8 E4: Ask Questions (Jonah Berger)

S8 E4: Ask Questions (Jonah Berger)

Does asking questions make you look smart? (Yes!) Our newsletter comes out every Friday. It features commentary from Michael, links to relevant Book Bites, previews of upcoming seasons, and ways to en...

23 Mar 202314min

S8 E3: The Language of Confidence (Jonah Berger)

S8 E3: The Language of Confidence (Jonah Berger)

It’s what cult leaders, charlatans, and at least one former president have in common. Our newsletter comes out every Friday. It features commentary from Michael, links to relevant Book Bites, previews...

22 Mar 202314min

S8 E2: When Nouns Are More Persuasive Than Verbs (Jonah Berger)

S8 E2: When Nouns Are More Persuasive Than Verbs (Jonah Berger)

Today, Jonah explains how adding one or two letters to the end of a word can propel you to success. Our newsletter comes out every Friday. It features commentary from Michael, links to related content...

21 Mar 202310min

S8 E1: Words Tell Us Everything (Jonah Berger)

S8 E1: Words Tell Us Everything (Jonah Berger)

Almost everything we do involves words. "Words," says Wharton professor Jonah Berger, "are how we persuade, communicate, and connect. They're how executives lead, salespeople sell, and parents parent....

20 Mar 202313min

S7 E5: Put Your Own Life Jacket on First (Jessi Hempel)

S7 E5: Put Your Own Life Jacket on First (Jessi Hempel)

In the final installment of Jessi’s five-part master class, she explains why setting boundaries is critical if you want to establish healthy relationships. • Jessi Hempel is the author of “The Family...

17 Mar 202314min

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