How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together
A lot has been written about the downsides of tribalism, but could the forces that separate people also help build stronger teams and communities?
5 Dec 202415min
The Wellness Trap
What if modern wellness culture is standing in the way of true well-being? 🎁 Take 75% off a Next Big Idea Club express membership (for yourself or as a gift) when you use code DAILY75 at nextbigideac...
4 Dec 202418min
How the James Webb Telescope Unlocked the Secrets of the Cosmos
A $10 billion marvel of human ingenuity is rewriting the cosmic narrative right before our eyes. *** 🎁 Take 75% off a Next Big Idea Club express membership for yourself or as a gift when you use code...
3 Dec 202411min
Is Your Job a Good Fit?
You’re probably used to looking for so-called good jobs and avoiding bad ones, but we might be better off looking for jobs that fit, that are a good match for our talents and personality. This approac...
2 Dec 202410min
The Wisdom and Wonder of Uncertainty
Google searches for "uncertainty" are at a five-year high, so it seems like the right time to revisit "Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure" by Maggie Jackson. One thing we are certain of?...
29 Nov 202414min
From Hot Takes to Handshakes: A Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, we’re bringing back Ian Leslie, a columnist for the New Statesman, who’s going to teach us how to transform the heat of conflict, disagreement, and argument...
28 Nov 202414min
Happiness That You Can Eat
James Beard Award-winner Rowan Jacobsen on the surprising history and magical properties of chocolate. 🎁 Save 50% on a Next Big Idea Club express membership when you use code DAILY50 at nextbigideacl...
27 Nov 202412min
What Would Socrates Do?
What can the father of Western philosophy teach us about how to live today? A great deal, according to Donald J. Robertson, author of the new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a ...
26 Nov 202415min
