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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S2 E5: Acting on Our Ideas Is the Best of Who We Are (Becky Blades)

S2 E5: Acting on Our Ideas Is the Best of Who We Are (Becky Blades)

We are not the sum of our missed opportunities or the unfinished projects we decide to call failures. We are the sum of our starts. --- Today concludes our week-long master class with Becky Blades bas...

10 Feb 20239min

S2 E4: The Creative Process Is in Charge (Becky Blades)

S2 E4: The Creative Process Is in Charge (Becky Blades)

Today, Becky explains how to get more done by embracing a creative process based on iteration. --- Come back tomorrow for the final installment of Becky’s master class. If you’re looking for something...

9 Feb 20238min

S2 E3: The First Step Is a Swag Bag (Becky Blades)

S2 E3: The First Step Is a Swag Bag (Becky Blades)

So you took Becky's advice. You imagined more, thought less, decided to decide, and acted fast. Now you're ready to get your swag bag. That's what Becky calls the mood-boosting chemicals that flood ov...

8 Feb 202310min

S2 E2: Starting Is a Skill and a Muscle (Becky Blades)

S2 E2: Starting Is a Skill and a Muscle (Becky Blades)

You have an idea. Great! Now what? In today’s episode, Becky shares her four-part process for getting started. --- Becky Blades will be here all week sharing tips and tricks from her new book, “Start ...

7 Feb 202311min

S2 E1: Not Finished Is Not Failure (Becky Blades)

S2 E1: Not Finished Is Not Failure (Becky Blades)

Doing is more important than being done. That’s the provocative argument at the heart of a new book by artist and entrepreneur Becky Blades, “Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip...

6 Feb 202311min

S1 E5: Experiment Relentlessly (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E5: Experiment Relentlessly (Daniel Coyle)

No one likes a know-it-all. Try becoming a learn-it-all instead. --- Today concludes our week-long master class with Daniel Coyle, based on his book “The Culture Playbook,” which is available for purc...

3 Feb 202310min

S1 E4: Embrace Deep Fun (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E4: Embrace Deep Fun (Daniel Coyle)

Studies show groups that invest in deep fun are more profitable than those that don’t. But what exactly is deep fun? Daniel Coyle is here with the answer. --- It’s day four of our week-long master cla...

2 Feb 20239min

S1 E3: Use Corny Mantras (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E3: Use Corny Mantras (Daniel Coyle)

Does your team, family, or friend group have a cheesy catchphrase? It should. Here’s why. --- Daniel Coyle is on the show all week sharing essential lessons from his latest book, “The Culture Playbook...

1 Feb 202310min

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