The Science of Fear—and How to Break Free From It

The Science of Fear—and How to Break Free From It

Why do we fear the wrong things? We worry about plane crashes but not car rides, strangers but not algorithms, sharks but not sugar. In The Fear Knot: How Science, History, and Culture Shape Our Fears – and How to Get Unstuck, journalism professor Ruth DeFoster and neuroscientist Natashia Swalve explore why our brains evolved to fear what once kept us alive — but now often misleads us. The result is a timely, eye-opening look at how to separate fact from fear in a world that profits from keeping us anxious. In the second half of the show, we hear from Ellen Vora, author of the 2022 book The Anatomy of Anxiety. 📱 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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Why Your Team Sucks — And How to Fix It

Why Your Team Sucks — And How to Fix It

Organizational psychologist and University of New Hampshire professor Vanessa Urch Druskat has spent decades studying what separates the best teams from the rest. Spoiler: It’s not hiring superstars. ...

29 Jul 202515min

Take a Nap

Take a Nap

Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli explains how doing nothing might be the best thing you do all day. His new book is The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life. 📱 ...

28 Jul 202516min

Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Great Kids

Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Great Kids

In When You Wonder, You're Learning, Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski bring the lessons of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood into the digital age, helping parents raise more creative, curious, and caring kids....

25 Jul 202519min

Are You a Bad Listener?

Are You a Bad Listener?

You know that feeling when someone’s really listening to you, not just nodding while waiting to talk, but actually tuning in? It’s rare. In our noisy, fast-talking world, real listening has become a l...

24 Jul 202518min

How We Evolved to Compete in a Cooperative World

How We Evolved to Compete in a Cooperative World

In Invisible Rivals, Jonathan Goodman argues that the real story of human nature isn’t about picking sides: it’s about understanding how our ancient instincts for cooperation and competition are still...

23 Jul 202512min

The Radical Power of Enjoying Your Job

The Radical Power of Enjoying Your Job

Bree Groff argues that fun isn’t frivolous. It’s the secret to better teams, better lives, and better business. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen �...

22 Jul 202517min

Your Doctor Might Be Ignoring What’s Making You Sick

Your Doctor Might Be Ignoring What’s Making You Sick

According to Wendy Johnson, real wellness starts with community, nature, and rethinking everything we’ve been told. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or ⁠wherever you ...

21 Jul 202513min

The Elements of Meaningful Communication

The Elements of Meaningful Communication

Fred Dust, former senior partner and global managing director at the legendary design firm IDEO, is here to teach you how to design conversations and meetings that are creative and impactful. 📱 Foll...

18 Jul 202514min

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