Life changes can sneak up on all of us, and sometimes they hit pretty hard. Cassidy Krug spent 20 years training to be one of the best divers in the world. She made it to the Olympics. And then, in a single moment, her lifelong dream ended—with no medal, no encore, just the quiet shock of “What now?” Cassidy’s new book, Resurface, is a guide for anyone nav ... Show More
Jul 3
Best Of: Life Lessons From Wired Co-Founder Kevin Kelly
Sign up for our daily Substack here! Kevin Kelly has made a career out of looking to the future. He helped pioneer online social networking all the way back in the 1980s, and he co-founded Wired, the magazine devoted to digital technology, when the internet was still an infant. B ... Show More
51m 20s
Jun 30
'The Next Big Idea Daily': Your Brain on Revenge
Let’s talk about revenge. Not the juicy, action-movie kind with flaming cars and dramatic showdowns, but the kind that quietly simmers in your brain long after someone cuts you off in traffic or sends a snarky email. According to Yale psychiatry lecturer and lawyer James Kimmel, ... Show More
11m 26s
Jun 26
AI FIRST: The Tsunami Is Already Here
AI, according to Andy Sack and Adam Brotman, co-founders of Forum3 and co-authors of the new book AI First, isn't just a neat new tool. It's "a tsunami of technology and capabilities." And if you don't start learning how to use it properly, they say, "you are absolutely gonna be ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 19
Work Less, Accomplish More
Juliet Schor shares the data behind a shorter workweek—and why it’s better for your health, your boss, and the bottom line. Her new book is Four Days a Week. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from ... Show More
12m 48s
Feb 2025
How to Break Up With Your Phone
Let’s face it — your relationship with your phone is toxic. Luckily, Catherine Price is here to help.📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? ... Show More
18m 16s