Do We Live in a Multiverse?

Do We Live in a Multiverse?

The idea of parallel dimensions has long intrigued scientists and screenwriters alike, but how seriously should we take the concept? Here with some guidance is Paul Halpern, author of the 2023 book The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes. Paul is a professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University and the author of eighteen popular science books. He’s the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society. 📱 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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Is Earth Exceptional?

Is Earth Exceptional?

Today, Mario Livio, an astrophysicist who worked with the Hubble Space Telescope, and Jack Szostak, who won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine, take us inside the quest for cosmic life. 📱 Follow The N...

19 Sep 202514min

Big Food Is Making Us Sick — and Getting Rich Doing It

Big Food Is Making Us Sick — and Getting Rich Doing It

Food is supposed to nourish us, but what if the system that produces our food is actually making us sick? According to Stuart Gillespie, a veteran of global nutrition and development, that’s exactly w...

18 Sep 202515min

We Need to Talk About Disney Adults

We Need to Talk About Disney Adults

What would make a grown man or woman line up for hours to ride Space Mountain, spend thousands on collectible mouse ears, or plan their year around the release of a new Disney churro? AJ Wolfe reports...

17 Sep 202515min

You and We: A Leadership Call for Overcoming Divides in a Polarized World

You and We: A Leadership Call for Overcoming Divides in a Polarized World

Could some of the most daunting problems of our time — division, conflict, and increasing isolation — stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of reality? That’s the provocative question at the heart ...

16 Sep 202519min

The A.I. Will See You Now: Why Your Doctor's Days Are Numbered

The A.I. Will See You Now: Why Your Doctor's Days Are Numbered

We’re used to hearing “the doctor will see you now,” but in the not-so-distant future, that doctor may not be human. That’s because human docs are prone to misdiagnosis, burnout, and bias — making our...

15 Sep 202515min

Introducing 'Totally Booked with Zibby'

Introducing 'Totally Booked with Zibby'

Today, we're sharing a recent episode from the Webby Award-winning, daily podcast Totally Booked with Zibby. Hosted by Zibby Owens — the powerhouse bookstore owner and bestselling author dubbed "NYC...

13 Sep 202532min

How to Make Friends and Keep Them

How to Make Friends and Keep Them

Many of us struggle to maintain our friendships as careers, romance, and children take over. And making new friends as an adult can be downright impossible. But it doesn't have to be that way. There ...

12 Sep 202515min

Ambition Won’t Save You—Purpose Will

Ambition Won’t Save You—Purpose Will

A former Navy SEAL commander shares why it’s not enough to run hard. You have to know where you’re going. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want...

11 Sep 202514min

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