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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The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics

The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics

Psychedelics are a buzzy new mental health treatment. Do they work, and are they safe? The New York Times' Ernesto Londoño reports.

4 Jun 202413min

Time Management Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert

Time Management Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert

Tens of thousands of Google employees rely on Laura Mae Martin's strategies for how to make the most of their time. Now she's going to share those strategies with you. Laura's new book is "Uptime: A P...

3 Jun 202414min

The Science of Personality Change

The Science of Personality Change

Neuroscientist Christian Jarrett on how we can change ourselves for the better.

31 Mai 202411min

"Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s Crises" by Marjorie Kelly

"Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today’s Crises" by Marjorie Kelly

Marjorie Kelly, a distinguished senior fellow at The Democracy Collaborative, argues that a bias toward wealth has warped the economy. Here's what we can do about it.

30 Mai 202417min

The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis

The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis

The one and only George Stephanopoulos stops by to share five key insights from his No. 1 New York Times bestseller "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis."

29 Mai 202417min

How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes

How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes

Today, Jennifer L. Taitz, a clinical psychologist at UCLA, shares a few calming insights from her new book, "Stress Resets."

28 Mai 202412min

How to Ask Better Questions

How to Ask Better Questions

Do you struggle to connect with other people? It could be because you're not asking the right questions. In this episode, leadership expert Jeff Wetzler shares strategies for asking deep questions dra...

27 Mai 202416min

Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom

Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom

What if everything you think you know about capitalism is wrong? Guest: Grace Blakeley Book: Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom Be sure to check out our ...

24 Mai 202411min

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