The Next Big Idea Daily
Next Big Idea Club
What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind The Next Big Idea Daily. We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields. They distill their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and we offer you one each morning.
Episodes
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Jun 20, 2024 • 13min
How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases
Exploring how biases make us vulnerable to deception and misinformation. Emphasizing the importance of seeking the whole truth and encouraging dissent in decision-making.
Jun 19, 2024 • 13min
A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
Uche Blackstock, a Black physician and author of 'Legacy,' discusses racism in medicine. She shares insights on misdiagnoses, historical racism, and healthcare disparities. The podcast explores systemic racism's impact on healthcare outcomes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 14min
A Neurotoolkit for Creating Lasting Change
Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola discusses neuroplasticity and combating critical self-talk for personal growth. She explores the role of dopamine in happiness and the importance of a growth mindset in overcoming fear for personal development.
Jun 17, 2024 • 14min
How the Science of Personality Can Help You Make Better Business Decisions
Organizational psychologist Richard Davis shares insights on how understanding human personality can enhance decision-making in business. He discusses the importance of perceptivity in relationships, work performance, and life decisions. The podcast also explores emotional intelligence evolution and the personality blueprint method based on big five traits.
Jun 14, 2024 • 20min
We Live in a Tame World. Here's How to Find the Wild.
Craig Foster, the filmmaker behind 'My Octopus Teacher,' discusses finding the wild in a tame world. He shares insights from his book 'Amphibious Soul' and emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort, tracking in nature, learning from wild animals, and reconnecting with ancestral connections for ecological justice.
Jun 13, 2024 • 12min
Can Big Tech Be Contained?
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.
Jun 12, 2024 • 13min
Finding for the Good in Bad English
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.
Jun 11, 2024 • 20min
The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
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.
Jun 10, 2024 • 16min
What if Innovation Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
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.
Jun 7, 2024 • 18min
How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age
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.
