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The Next Big Idea

Next Big Idea Club

The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.

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54:54

STORY: The Science Behind Humanity’s Superpower (Part 1)

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/02/20

Today, we’re sitting down with Will Storr, author of the dazzling new book A Story Is a Deal, to talk about humanity’s greatest invention: story. More than just entertainment, Will argues, story is what we do and who we are. It’s how we make sense of the world, captivate, and persuade. And yet for all its power, storytelling isn’t some elusive magic trick — it’s a skill. One you can learn. Will’s here to show you how. 🎧 Listen to Will’s previous appearance on the podcast here 📩 Want to transform

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18:01

Jay Shetty’s Rules of Love | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/02/17

Valentine’s Day is behind us, but don’t let your relationship slip into screensaver mode. Relationships need ongoing attention and care. That’s why we’ve invited Jay Shetty — author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Think Like a Monk and host of the hit podcast On Purpose — to share insights from his latest book, 8 Rules of Love. Get ready for practical advice that will keep your love life vibrant all year long.📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you

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51:52

The Former Head of USAID on Why Foreign Aid Benefits...

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/02/13

When Rajiv Shah was in his late 20s and didn’t know what to do with his life, he got a job at a fledgling nonprofit, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Before he knew it, he was a driving force behind a global vaccination program that immunized 900 million children and saved 16 million lives.At 36, he became the administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), managing a $20 billion budget, overseeing a staff of 10,000, and leading the U.S. response to global

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15:45

Does AI Have Rights? | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/02/10

Philosopher Jeff Sebo calls for a revolution in ethics, suggesting we expand our “moral circle” to everything from insects to AI.📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter, and you’ll get daily, bite‑sized insights from the best new nonfiction books — in audio or text — straight from the authors. Sign up today!

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37:14

Three Things We Learned Last Year

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/02/06

In this special audio essay, Rufus reflects on the big ideas from 2024 that altered his worldview.🎙️ You can find all of the interviews mentioned in this episode in this Spotify playlist 📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Subscribe to our Book of the Day newsletter, and you’ll get daily, bite‑sized insights from the best new nonfiction books — in audio or text — straight from the authors. Sign up today!

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16:28

Technology Is Tearing Us Apart | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/02/03

Faster, easier communication was supposed to make the world better. Instead, it made us miserable. How did we get here, and what can we do about it? For answers, we turn to Nicholas Carr, author of the new book “Superbloom.”📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Check out our Substack

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61:29

SUPERAGENCY: What Could Go Right With AI?

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/30

A recent Pew Research survey found that most Americans are more worried than excited about AI. Reid Hoffman, however, isn't one of them.He knows the risks — arms races, runaway superintelligence, the whole humans-being-turned-into paperclips scenario — but he's still convinced that AI is poised to usher in an era of extraordinary human progress. And as you'll hear in this episode, he makes a pretty good case. Reid is the co-founder of LinkedIn, Inflection AI, and Manas AI, a partner at the venture

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14:57

Are Algorithms Controlling Your Mind? | The Next Big...

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/27

Algorithms have penetrated the most intimate aspects of our psychology. Here’s what you can do about it.📕 Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior by Sandra Matz 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Check out our Substack

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68:15

SHIFT: How to Manage Your Emotions

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/23

We've got a special treat for you today. We invited Ethan Kross — psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of the bestseller "Chatter" — to give us a sneak peek at his new book, "Shift." It comes out in February, and it's a myth-busting, science-based guide to mastering your emotional life using tools you already possess.📕 Pre-order Ethan's book here 🎧 Check out Ethan's previous appearance on the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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10:46

How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap | The...

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/20

Why has so little progress been made on the wealth gap?📩 Check out our daily Substack

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59:57

WINTER: The Secret to Thriving in the Darkest Season

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2025/01/16

In our deeply divided nation, there's one thing many of us seem to agree on: winter is the worst. A recent study found that nearly half of Americans would skip winter if they could. Yet not everyone dreads the cold months. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz has spent years studying these winter-lovers, and she's arrived at a surprising truth: people who thrive this time of year aren't just born that way — they've learned to see the season differently. So can you.Guest: Kari Leibowitz, author of "How to

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How to Build Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary...

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/13

Forget flashy startups — the real path to wealth is buying the local car wash. Today, former Wall Street investor Codie Sanchez reveals how acquiring unsexy but profitable businesses can build more reliable wealth than chasing the next unicorn.📕 Main Street Millionaire 🎙️ Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen

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71:47

DRIVE: A Fresh Look at the Science of Motivation...

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/09

What drives human motivation? For years, the answer seemed simple: rewards. Dangle the right carrot — a bonus, stock options, "Employee of the Month" certificate — and people will perform. But Daniel Pink's 2009 bestseller "Drive" flipped this idea on its head. Drawing on decades of scientific research, Dan revealed that our deepest motivations come from within: the innate drive for autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Now, 15 years after "Drive" revolutionized our understanding of motivation, Dan joins

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11:36

You Need an Editor | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/06

Want to write emails people will actually read? Author Jenn Bane is here to show you how. Her new book, which she co-wrote with Melissa Harris, is “Everybody Needs an Editor: The Essential Guide to Clear and Effective Writing.”🎙️ Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen

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76:13

James Clear’s Ultimate Guide to Building Good Habits...

The Next Big Idea ·

2025/01/02

Forming a new habit is tough. Sticking with it is even tougher. That’s probably why someone buys a copy of James Clear’s 2018 book “Atomic Habits” every 11 seconds. James breaks down the science of habit formation into simple, actionable steps anyone can take — even you. Today on the show, he talks Rufus through the four laws of behavior change, explains how small improvements compound over time to produce remarkable results, and offers easy tips you can use now to kick bad habits and adopt good

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70:59

How to Find Purpose, Meaning, and Success (2022)

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/26

Arthur C. Brooks used to run a prominent think tank where he was paid handsomely to influence public policy. Did all that success make him happy? Nope. So Arthur quit his job and set out to transform his life. Now he’s written a book about what he learned along the way, the #1 New York Times bestseller “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.”💿 Want to listen back to our favorite episodes of 2024? Check out this playlist

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A Curious History of the Gut | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/23

Elsa Richardson shares five big ideas from her book "Rumbles: A Curious History of the Gut."📱 Follow the Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ✉️ Check out our newsletter, Book of the Day 🎁 Need a last-minute gift for the readers in your life? You can get 30% off a Next Big Idea Club gift membership when you use code HOLIDAY30 at nextbigideaclub.com

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59:09

WHAT IS LIFE? (Part 2): Consciousness, AI, and Aliens

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/19

Does free will exist on a sliding scale? Will humans and AI co-evolve? Are aliens already here on earth? These are just a few of the many mind-bending questions Rufus and Sara Walker, author of “Life as No One Knows It,” explore in the second half of their conversation. 1️⃣ If you missed the first half of Sara’s interview, you can find it here 🧪 Want to hear more of our interviews with brilliant scientists? Check out this playlist 🎁 Take 20% off a Next Big Idea Club subscription or gift when you

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62:26

WHAT IS LIFE? (Part 1): A Mind-Bending Conversation...

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/17

We’ve had many bracing thinkers on this show, but Sara Walker might take the cake. A physicist and astrobiologist at Arizona State University, she's just written "Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life's Emergence," a thrilling exploration of life's origins and the search for it across the cosmos.🕐 The second part of this conversation will be available on Thursday. If you can’t wait until then, you can hear it right now on The Next Big Idea app 🎁 Take 20% off a Next Big Idea Club

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How to Winter | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/16

It’s the winter solstice this week, which means we have officially hit the darkest time of the year. But dark doesn’t have to mean bleak. That’s the premise of “How To Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days,” a new book by Stanford-trained social psychologist Kari Leibowitz, who joins us today to share a few warming tips on how to beat the wintertime blues. 📱 Today’s episode comes from our sister podcast, The Next Big Idea Daily. Follow it now on Apple Podcasts,

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