The Next Big Idea Daily

Tom Kemp, with a plan to rein in big tech companies, discusses the impacts of data accumulation by major tech firms like Google and Meta on civil rights, economy, and democracy. The conversation covers concerns about identity theft, AI advancements, challenges of online safety for kids, bias in AI, anti-competitive behavior, and hindrance to innovation.

Linguist Valerie Fridland discusses how speech habits like 'like' and 'literally' improve communication. She challenges prescriptivism, explores the evolution of language, and debunks misconceptions. The podcast also delves into the influence of specific groups on linguistic changes and the benefits of filled pauses in speech.

Learn about the surprising connection between metabolism and limitless health as experts discuss how to improve metabolic health for better well-being, explore the interconnectedness of metabolism, biology, and health, optimize metabolic health through food and movement, and understand the importance of tracking biomarkers and facing fear in health.

Authors Lee Vinsel and Andrew L. Russell challenge society's obsession with innovation in 'The Innovation Delusion.' They discuss the importance of maintenance over constant innovation for societal well-being. The podcast highlights the crisis of care work in America and emphasizes the need for recognition and support for maintenance workers in various sectors.

Caroline Paul, author of 'Tough Broad', discusses how outdoor adventures in later years can enhance mental and physical well-being. The podcast explores embracing positive mindsets in aging women, the impact of awe walks on well-being, nature's benefits on health, and the importance of trying new activities for improved cognitive health and personal growth.

Georgetown professor Abraham Newman, author of 'Underground Empire,' uncovers how powerful companies control critical sectors in the global economy. Governments like the U.S. strategically use this knowledge to counter adversaries post-9/11. The podcast explores the political risks companies face in their operations and advocates for responsible use of new economic tools for a more secure world.

Harry Cliff discusses mysterious anomalies challenging our understanding of the universe, highlighting discrepancies in the standard cosmological model and the critical role of anomalies in driving scientific progress. He emphasizes the importance of skepticism and learning from errors for scientific advancement, using personal experiences from the Large Hadron Collider.

Reporter for The New York Times, Ernesto Londoño, discusses the resurgence of psychedelics in therapeutic settings, their historical context, benefits, safety, and legal complexities. The podcast explores psychedelic churches, advocacy for wider access, communal healing in therapy, and the transformative impact of group therapy.

Google's productivity guru Laura Mae Martin shares tips on time management, including setting 'hot spots' for tasks, optimizing physical spaces for focus, emphasizing breaks and power hours for productivity, and the importance of downtime for well-being.

Neuroscientist Christian Jarrett explores how personalities can evolve through life events and intentional changes. He discusses blending internal and external strategies to bring about authentic personality changes by aligning actions with aspirations and values.