The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life

The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life

How do we decide what we want? By imitating other people, says Luke Burgis. His new book is Wanting. • If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us by subscribing to our daily newsletter. You'll get transcripts, quizzies, bonus features, and more. Learn more at bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com

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Get Along, Get Ahead

Get Along, Get Ahead

The moment "I" becomes "we," something shifts—in our brains, our decisions, and our potential. First, Jay Van Bavel and Dominic Packer reveal how group identity shapes everything from performance to p...

17 Apr 32min

Pain Isn't Just Physical. Here's the Neuroscience That Proves It.

Pain Isn't Just Physical. Here's the Neuroscience That Proves It.

You've been told pain is "all in your head" — but what if that's not dismissive, it's actually the key to healing? First, Rachel Zoffness breaks down the new neuroscience showing why the brain constru...

16 Apr 25min

AI Is Coming for Your Tasks, Not Your Job

AI Is Coming for Your Tasks, Not Your Job

The robots aren't replacing you — they're reshaping what you actually do all day. First, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and Chief Economic Opportunity Officer Aneesh Raman explain why the age of AI is le...

15 Apr 31min

The Emotion You're Most Ashamed of Is the One Worth Listening To

The Emotion You're Most Ashamed of Is the One Worth Listening To

Most of us treat envy, rage, and shame like problems to fix — but psychotherapist Daniel Smith argues those "hard feelings" carry wisdom we can't afford to ignore. Then, in the second half, Harvard ps...

14 Apr 27min

You're Not the Problem. Work Is.

You're Not the Problem. Work Is.

That Sunday-night dread before the workweek isn't a personal failing—it might be a design flaw. First, Amy Leneker shares her surprisingly simple framework for leading and living with less stress and ...

13 Apr 32min

The Art of Managing Risk

The Art of Managing Risk

Retired general Stanley McChrystal and former media executive Michele Wucker share what they've learned about navigating an uncertain world. Sponsored By: Notion — Try Custom Agents now at ⁠notion.c...

10 Apr 29min

You're Not Experiencing Time. You're Building It.

You're Not Experiencing Time. You're Building It.

What we call "now" might be less a moment we experience and more a story our brains construct. Jo Marchant kicks things off by exploring the surprising science of the present moment and why it's far s...

9 Apr 31min

Before You Quit, Listen to This

Before You Quit, Listen to This

Something in your life isn't working — but should you push through or walk away? First, Anthony Klotz, the researcher who predicted the Great Resignation, explains what really drives us to quit and wh...

8 Apr 23min

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