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In their new book, Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers, Brown University economists Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli explain who wins, who loses, and—most importantly—how you can land on the right side of that equation.
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In his new book, Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, journalist Henry Abbott explores how cutting-edge sports science is rewriting what we know about movement, injury, and staying active — for life.
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Turns out that speaking isn’t just a way of communicating important information and ideas. Psycholinguist Maryellen MacDonald says it's also good for you. Her new book is More Than Words.
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If you want your organization to succeed in the future, you need to take advantage of AI now. Lucky for you, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack have written AI First, a playbook that can help you future-proof your business.
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How do we decide what we want? By imitating other people, says Luke Burgis. His new book is Wanting.
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Want to save money, the planet, and your sanity? Sustainability expert Ashlee Piper says the answer is simple: stop buying things.
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Chris Berdik reports on how our increasingly noisy world affects our health, well-being, and the planet. His new book is Clamor.📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen
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Cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith shares five key insights from her new book, Bad Friend.
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The old rules of management don't work anymore. Today, Paula Davis, founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute, shares what smart leaders are doing instead. Her new book is Lead Well.
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Russell Foster, professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, shares the new science of catching z's.
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Zach Mercurio shares insights from his new book, The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance.
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Linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna aren't feeling the AGI.
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Emily Falk reveals the hidden calculations that shape our daily decisions ― and how to make more fulfilling, impactful choices in our work, relationships, and lives. Her new book is What We Value.
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Acclaimed poet Maggie Smith says everyone is creative — yes, even you.
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Joe Keohane on the benefits of connecting in a suspicious world.
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Marina Lopes's new book is Please Yell at My Kids.
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Dopamine makes it easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. It promises happiness, but can never deliver. A more fulfilling life begins with training your brain to overcome the dopamine chase. It’s easier than you think.
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In his new book, More Everything Forever, science journalist Adam Becker investigates the wildly implausible and often profoundly immoral visions of tomorrow — and shows why, in reality, there is no good evidence that they will, or should, come to pass.
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We're kicking off the week with a fresh take on leadership from Sébastien Page, chief investment officer at T. Rowe Price.
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Not so long ago, conservative intellectuals believed universities were worth fighting for. Today, conservatives seem more inclined to burn them down. Today on the show, conservative political theorist and professor Jonathan Marks makes the case that liberal education is an antidote to this despair, because the true purpose of college is to encourage people to be reasonable.
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