Do We Live in a Multiverse?

Do We Live in a Multiverse?

The idea of parallel dimensions has long intrigued scientists and screenwriters alike, but how seriously should we take the concept? Here with some guidance is Paul Halpern, author of the 2023 book The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes. Paul is a professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University and the author of eighteen popular science books. He’s the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society. 📱 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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"The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World" by Susan Liautaud

"The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World" by Susan Liautaud

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"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History" by Samantha Cole

"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History" by Samantha Cole

"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex." The title says it all, doesn't it? Author Samantha Cole stops by to tell us why we have sex to thank for the internet we know and love.

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"The Stoic Mindset: Living the Ten Principles of Stoicism" by Mark Tuitert

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"As a top athlete," says today's guest, Mark Tuitert, "you can easily be blinded by the goal: winning." Mark would know. He won the gold medal in speed skating in the 1500-meter event at the 2010 Vanc...

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"The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain" by Joe Davis

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Today, Joe Davis, managing director and senior partner at the Boston Consulting Group, explains why gernosity is the key attribute of a modern leader.

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"This Beauty: A Philosophy of Being Alive" by Nick Riggle

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You didn't choose to live this life, but you can still make it beautiful.

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“Nuclear War: A Scenario” by Annie Jacobsen

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If you're living in a city in America right now, there's a nuclear weapon pointed directly at you.

25 Apr 202415min

"Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices" by Travis Rieder

"Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices" by Travis Rieder

Life is full of moral dilemmas. How do you know you're making the right calls? • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)

24 Apr 202416min

"Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer" by Steven Johnson

"Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer" by Steven Johnson

Today, friend-of-the-pod Steven Johnson stops by to share a few big ideas from his recent book "Extra Life," which President Obama praised for offering readers "a useful reminder of the role of modern...

23 Apr 202413min

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