The Surprising Truth About Shamans
In his new book, Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, anthropologist Manvir Singh travels from Indonesian rainforests to Burning Man in search of what makes shamanic traditions so enduring — and so human...
17 Juli 202514min
Reclaim Your Physical Power. Transform Your Life.
Anne Marie Chaker went from journalist to competitive bodybuilder at 50. Now, with her book Lift, she wants to change how we think about aging, power, and what our bodies are capable of. 📱 Follow T...
16 Juli 202514min
Like, Get Over It Already
The most hated word in English might just be a storytelling superpower—and a tool for empathy, nuance, and emotional truth. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever y...
15 Juli 202510min
Human History on Drugs
When we talk about the forces that shape history, we usually hear about wars, revolutions, inventions… maybe the occasional love affair. But there’s one powerful force that’s rarely acknowledged—becau...
14 Juli 202511min
The Pleasures of Suffering
Celebrated psychologist Paul Bloom shares five key insights from his book The Sweet Spot. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized...
11 Juli 202517min
Who Designed Design?
Once just a word, now a worldview — how a 20th-century invention came to shape everything from your phone to your future. Support the show!
10 Juli 20259min
Ambition is a Trap. Here's How to Get Out.
Ambition. We celebrate it, chase it, and reward it. But for many of us, ambition has become a double-edged sword—fueling overwork, perfectionism, and self-neglect. What if the problem isn’t having amb...
9 Juli 202514min
Magic Is Real—And It’s Living in Your Computer
How code became the most powerful spell humans have ever cast. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new...
8 Juli 202513min
