The Next Big Idea Daily

The podcast explores the decline of civility in today's culture and emphasizes the importance of recognizing others' humanity. It also delves into the idea of unbundling people and promoting civility through the concept of 'porching'.

Mehdi Hasan, MSNBC host and advocate for arguments in democracy, discusses the art of debating, persuading, and public speaking. Topics include the power of emotion in debates, the role of credibility and expertise, and the significance of the rule of three in constructing persuasive arguments.

Memory experts Andrew E. Budson and Elizabeth A. Kensinger discuss why we forget, the impact of Alzheimer's disease on memory, the usefulness of memory for future planning, and strategies for enhancing memory and retrieval.

Author Adam Alter shares strategies for achieving breakthroughs by merging ideas, pausing for progress, and embracing experimentalism. He discusses the importance of anticipating change, questioning norms, and surrounding yourself with diverse perspectives to spark innovation.

Learn how our internal narratives affect our lives and how to use our internal monologue for happiness and growth. Explore the impact of our inner critic on our self-stories and the importance of challenging these narratives to create a new life story.

Mustafa Suleyman, technology expert, discusses the risks AI poses to global order. The podcast explores the exponential progress of AI, its impact on society, and proposes a program to manage technology advancements.

Cal Newport, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses the impact of email on productivity and offers practical tips from his book 'A World Without Email'. He explores the disadvantages of the hyperactive hive mind workflow and proposes alternative ways of collaborating. Embracing a world without email can lead to improved worker well-being and higher-quality outcomes.

Genetics expert Rina Bliss challenges our understanding of intelligence, explaining what it truly means to be “smart” and why conventional assessments are misleading. She emphasizes the importance of optimizing the learning process and equalizing conditions for the growth of intelligence. Bliss also discusses the need to improve environments for children and reevaluate how society views intelligence and individuals with labels. Learn how intelligence is not solely determined by genetics, but by seizing learning opportunities and embracing breaks in this thought-provoking podcast.

Learn how to excel in a world of constant change with strategies like rugged flexibility and behavioral activation. Discover why positive thoughts may not improve your mood.

In this podcast, Pete Davis discusses our culture of restlessness and indecision caused by infinite browsing. He explores the downsides of not committing and highlights the counterculture of commitment. He emphasizes the significance of ordinary actions and consistent effort for joy and fulfillment.