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World-renowned journalist
@WalterIsaacson
returns to the Next Big Idea, with host
@rufgrisc
, to dive deep into his new book, "Elon Musk," which finally hits bookstore shelves today.
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On this week's episode,
@drcarlhart
discusses drug criminalization and structural racism, and whether drug use by responsible adults can be a good thing. (Answer: Yes.)
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Next Big Idea Club curators
@Gladwell
,
@susancain
,
@AdamMGrant
, and
@DanielPink
reviewed literally hundreds of books in search of the absolute best.
See which titles made the cut as the best nonfiction books of 2021!
Our brains aren't made for thinking.
In this conversation with
@DanielPink
,
@LFeldmanBarrett
debunks the myth of the lizard brain and claims everything you see and hear, including this podcast, is a hallucination.
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Exciting news—we've just launched a brand new podcast! It's called The Next Big Idea, and we have a feeling you're going to love it. Check it out on your favorite podcast platform, or simply click here:
Change is hard. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Wharton professor
@katy_milkman
tells NBIC curator
@DanielPink
about the science-based tools for achieving your goals.
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Of all the science books released in 2022, these ones inspired and amazed the Next Big Idea community the most.
Read up on the frontiers and future of science, from human and animal minds to the expanding universe.
#mustread
#readinglist
#ScienceTwitter
Audit the information that you put into your brain.
Hidden Genius: The secret ways of thinking that power the world’s most successful people - Next Big Idea Club
How do you get where you want to be? Based on science,
@katy_milkman
on how to defeat temptation, procrastination, and all the other little demons standing between you and the best version of your self.
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#3
|Top Book Bites of 2021
The “no regrets” philosophy? It’s hogwash.
This week on The Next Big Idea,
@DanielPink
says regrets may churn our stomachs, but they also improve our decisions and strengthen our values.
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"It's because of longing that we play 'Moonlight Sonatas' and build rockets to Mars."
A new TED Talk from our curator, the wonderful
@susancain
. Her new book, BITTERSWEET: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, comes out on Tuesday!
It’s finally here! 🎉 The Next Big Idea app is officially available for iOS and Android. Download today to discover life-changing insights from top thought leaders and bestselling authors.
There’s a lot of talk about going back to normal after COVID. But
@profgalloway
has a better idea. On the latest episode of
#TheNextBigIdea
, he says now’s the time to start rethinking the future.
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Modern medicine often ignores the power of stories and more data doesn't promise more certainty.
"As an emergency physician, I’m a professional story-listener caring for a pressured storyteller under stressful conditions." —
@JBaruchMD
"However much you’re currently doing may already be your maximum, so if you want to add anything else into your day, you’ll need to cut back." —
@drdevonprice
🔵Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence by
@VivekGRamaswamy
🔵Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber by
@BorowitzReport
🔵Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living by
@xygalatas
We think with more than our minds. On this special episode, curator
@AdamMGrant
speaks with
@anniemurphypaul
, author of “The Extended Mind,” named one of the best 8 books of the year by the Next Big Idea Club.
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Is being delusional good for you? Shankar Vedantam
@HiddenBrain
says the occasional self-deception can actually contribute to our well-being.
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#8
|Top Book Bites of 2021
These 21 books were favorites among readers in the Next Big Idea community.
Get to know yourself, your strength, your emotions, and your relationships better.
#mustread
#readinglist
Most people believe time is either squandered or spent being productive. In this conversation with
@Gladwell
,
@oliverburkeman
corrects the narrative. To make the most of your time, stop chasing pointless productivity and embrace life’s finitude.
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We’re excited to share our list of nominees for Winter 2022. We believe that the two best nonfiction books of the season are among them. And the nominees are...