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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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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

The Next Big Idea ·

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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8:09

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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13:37

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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12:34

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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61:47

STRATEGY: How to Make Better Plans

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/12

You may think you know what strategy is, but Seth Godin is willing to bet you haven’t got a clue. It’s not just setting goals. It’s not just making plans. It’s— Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out.📕 This Is Strategy by Seth Godin ✉️ Want big idea delivered to your inbox every day? Sign up for our newsletter Book of the Day here 🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy our conversation with Tony Fadell, the legendary creator of the iPod and iPhone, about how to build a game-changing

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14:27

A Woodworker's Guide to Life | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/09

Today, master woodworker Callum Robinson on craft, history, family, and our relationship with the natural world.📕 Ingrained: The Making of a Craftsman 🎙️ For more bite-sized big ideas, follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🎁 Take 20% off a Next Big Idea Club subscription or gift when you use code PODCAST20 at nextbigideaclub.com

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53:59

TECH AGNOSTIC: How Technology Became the World's Top...

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/05

Greg Epstein, the humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, wants you to think twice before putting your faith in Silicon Valley's promises.🎙️ Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple or Spotify 🎁 Take 20% off a Next Big Idea Club membership or gift when you use PODCAST20 at nextbigideaclub.com

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Is Your Job a Good Fit? | The Next Big Idea Daily

The Next Big Idea ·

2024/12/02

You’re probably used to looking for so-called good jobs and avoiding bad ones, but we might be better off looking for jobs that fit, that are a good match for our talents and personality. This approach would be better for employers and employees alike, according to Andre Martin, author of “Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever.”🎙️ Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 🎁 Get 75% off a Next Big Idea express membership when you use

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