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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A Brief History of Intelligence

A Brief History of Intelligence

Today, Max Bennett explains how understanding the story of how our brains evolved can help shape the next generation of AI breakthroughs.

23 Mai 202415min

How Small Actions Can Have a Big Impact

How Small Actions Can Have a Big Impact

Today, Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss, a pair of Harvard-trained physicians, share actionable career advice from "MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact."

22 Mai 202415min

No-BS Secrets to Success

No-BS Secrets to Success

Jim VandeHei co-founded two highly influential news outlets, Politico and Axios. But as he explains in today's episode, his path to success was far from straightforward.

21 Mai 202414min

What 20th Century Anarchy Can Teach Us About Contemporary Polarization

What 20th Century Anarchy Can Teach Us About Contemporary Polarization

Steven Johnson returns to share some key insights from his new book "The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Terror, and the Rise of the Modern Detective."

20 Mai 202413min

A Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

A Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

To end the week, we'll hear from Katherine Morgan Schafler, a former on-site therapist at Google, who challenges us to change the way we look at perfectionism.

17 Mai 202417min

What a CBS News Correspondent Saw on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis

What a CBS News Correspondent Saw on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis

In "Before It's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America," Jonathan Vigliotti shares the stories of regular Americans who are confronting the effects of climate disas...

16 Mai 202415min

Can Big Tech Be Reined In?

Can Big Tech Be Reined In?

As chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Tom Wheeler advocated for stronger legislation of big tech companies. In his new book, "Techlash: Who Makes the Rules in the Digital Gilded ...

15 Mai 202415min

When Extreme Wellness Causes Real Damage

When Extreme Wellness Causes Real Damage

Jacqueline Alnes was a DI runner in college, but her athletic career was cut short by a series of mysterious neurological symptoms. Her search for a cure led her to discover the dark side of wellness ...

14 Mai 202416min

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