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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S2 E3: The First Step Is a Swag Bag (Becky Blades)

S2 E3: The First Step Is a Swag Bag (Becky Blades)

So you took Becky's advice. You imagined more, thought less, decided to decide, and acted fast. Now you're ready to get your swag bag. That's what Becky calls the mood-boosting chemicals that flood ov...

8 Feb 202310min

S2 E2: Starting Is a Skill and a Muscle (Becky Blades)

S2 E2: Starting Is a Skill and a Muscle (Becky Blades)

You have an idea. Great! Now what? In today’s episode, Becky shares her four-part process for getting started. --- Becky Blades will be here all week sharing tips and tricks from her new book, “Start ...

7 Feb 202311min

S2 E1: Not Finished Is Not Failure (Becky Blades)

S2 E1: Not Finished Is Not Failure (Becky Blades)

Doing is more important than being done. That’s the provocative argument at the heart of a new book by artist and entrepreneur Becky Blades, “Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip...

6 Feb 202311min

S1 E5: Experiment Relentlessly (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E5: Experiment Relentlessly (Daniel Coyle)

No one likes a know-it-all. Try becoming a learn-it-all instead. --- Today concludes our week-long master class with Daniel Coyle, based on his book “The Culture Playbook,” which is available for purc...

3 Feb 202310min

S1 E4: Embrace Deep Fun (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E4: Embrace Deep Fun (Daniel Coyle)

Studies show groups that invest in deep fun are more profitable than those that don’t. But what exactly is deep fun? Daniel Coyle is here with the answer. --- It’s day four of our week-long master cla...

2 Feb 20239min

S1 E3: Use Corny Mantras (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E3: Use Corny Mantras (Daniel Coyle)

Does your team, family, or friend group have a cheesy catchphrase? It should. Here’s why. --- Daniel Coyle is on the show all week sharing essential lessons from his latest book, “The Culture Playbook...

1 Feb 202310min

S1 E2: Share Your Fallibility (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E2: Share Your Fallibility (Daniel Coyle)

What are the four most important words a leader can say? Tune in to find out. --- Daniel Coyle is on the show all week sharing essential lessons from his latest book, “The Culture Playbook,” which is ...

31 Jan 20239min

S1 E1: Amplify Your Warmth (Daniel Coyle)

S1 E1: Amplify Your Warmth (Daniel Coyle)

If you've ever been part of a team, then you know the scale of your success often depends on the strength of your culture. The mistake many of us make, however, is assuming that strong cultures happen...

30 Jan 202310min

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