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
Mentioned books
5 snips
Nov 9, 2023 • 14min
"The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World" by Max Fisher
Max Fisher, New York Times reporter, explains how social media rewired our minds and offers strategies to break free. Topics include the manipulative power of social media platforms, the impact of social media on outrage and well-being, and the need to understand its influence and decrease usage.
Nov 8, 2023 • 10min
"Evolutionary Intelligence: How Technology Will Make Us Smarter" by W. Russell Neuman
W. Russell Neuman, founder of the MIT Media Lab, discusses evolutionary intelligence and how technology can compensate for human decision-making shortcomings. He also explores the feasibility of regulating AI technologies and emphasizes the importance of focusing on criminal acts rather than the tools used.
7 snips
Nov 7, 2023 • 15min
"Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" by Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores how the pursuit of pleasure leads to pain and discusses the impact of compulsive overconsumption and abundance on our well-being. She also explores the benefits of dopamine fasting as a way to restore balance and combat depression, anxiety, and addiction.
20 snips
Nov 6, 2023 • 15min
"Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results" by Shane Parrish
Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and host of The Knowledge Project, shares insights on clear thinking. Highlights include the power of good positioning, the illusion of collective wisdom, self-accountability, and focusing on outcomes.
Nov 3, 2023 • 11min
"It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better" by John Kim & Vanessa Bennett
Marriage therapists John Kim and Vanessa Bennett discuss the common tendency for people in relationships to blame their partners and emphasize the importance of looking inward and taking ownership. They also talk about embracing differences and empathy in relationships, finding beauty in contrasting approaches to life, and taking ownership of one's own actions in a relationship.
7 snips
Nov 2, 2023 • 14min
"Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen" by Zoe Chance
Zoe Chance, Professor of Influence and Persuasion at Yale School of Management, shares key insights from her book. Topics include strategies for using influence ethically, the art of charisma, and the power of collective influence.
Nov 1, 2023 • 19min
"The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time" by Yascha Mounk
Yascha Mounk, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, discusses how an appreciation for minority cultures has turned into a counterproductive obsession with identity politics. Topics include discrimination against black musicians, cultural exchange, the power of free speech, and rejecting identity-based injustice while embracing universal values.
Oct 31, 2023 • 13min
"Your Life Depends On It: What You Can Do to Make Better Choices About Your Health" by Talya Miron-Shatz
Top decision-making expert, Talya Miron-Shatz, reveals the challenges in making good health choices and offers advice for patients and doctors. Exploring the importance of trust, informed decisions, and feeling cared for in doctor-patient interactions. A marketing professor shares her journey of informed decision-making and the barriers individuals face in understanding medical information.
Oct 30, 2023 • 10min
"Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall" by Zeke Faux
Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux exposes fraud and deception in the crypto industry, discussing the rise and fall of crypto billionaires. The podcast explores the NFT and cryptocurrency craze, including the ape image NFT collection, high costs, celebrity involvement, and fraudulent companies in the space.
Oct 27, 2023 • 15min
"Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It" by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of the definitive book on toxic achievement culture, discusses the impact on mental health and importance of self-care in parenting. She emphasizes the significance of mattering for youth mental health and the importance of recognizing value and prioritizing well-being in parenting. Wallace also highlights the power of deep and supportive relationships for fostering interdependence and a sense of mattering.
