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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Best Of: Amy Edmondson on the Science of Failing Well

Best Of: Amy Edmondson on the Science of Failing Well

This week, we're looking back at some of our favorite episodes from the last year. Today, we'll hear from award-winning Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, who's going to transform your r...

25 Des 20239min

"Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty" by Mara Glatzel

"Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty" by Mara Glatzel

To close out the week, we called up Mara Glatzel to share her unique approach to identifying, honoring, and advocating for the most tender and true parts of yourself that yearn to be acknowledged.

22 Des 202315min

"How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation" by Justin Michael Williams & Shelly Tygielski

"How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation" by Justin Michael Williams & Shelly Tygielski

“It’s the year 2050… and racism has ended.” Could this really be our future?

21 Des 202314min

"Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes" by Morgan Housel

"Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes" by Morgan Housel

Today, we're joined by Morgan Housel, author of the mega-bestseller The Psychology of Money, who'll discuss his new book, Same as Ever.

20 Des 202316min

"Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age" by Katherine May

"Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age" by Katherine May

In this episode, the New York Times–bestselling author of Wintering invites us to rediscover the feelings of awe and wonder available to us all.

19 Des 202317min

"The Phoenix Economy Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal" by Felix Salmon

"The Phoenix Economy Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal" by Felix Salmon

We are living in a strange world. Felix Salmon calls it “the New Not Normal.” Today, he explores the economic ramifications of the pandemic years, many of which are surprisingly positive.

18 Des 202314min

"Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times" by Brigid Delaney

"Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times" by Brigid Delaney

Can the ancient wisdom of the Stoics help you live a better life today?

15 Des 202311min

"System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot" by Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami & Jeremy M. Weinstein

"System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot" by Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami & Jeremy M. Weinstein

Technology is rapidly reshaping our lives. And not always for the better. In this episode, three Stanford professors argue that if we want technology to advance human progress, we need to rein in big ...

14 Des 202316min

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