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The Next Big Idea

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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. For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NBI@yapmedia.com

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In her new book, ⁠Mattering⁠, Jennifer Wallace argues that our deepest crises — loneliness, anxiety, political rage — stem from a single unmet need: the need to matter. How did this happen, and what can we do about it?

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Recent Guests

Brad Stulberg
Author and expert on excellence, writer of 'The Way of Excellence'
Episode: A Practical Guide to Achieving Excellence
Jennifer Wallace
Author of the new book, Mattering
Episode: Does "Mattering" Explain Everything?
Kate Murphy
Journalist and author of the forthcoming book, Why We Click.
Episode: The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
Jeremy Allaire
CEO of Circle, focused on raising global economic prosperity through frictionless value exchange.
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Episode: CRYPTO: Is It Quietly Transforming the Global Economy?
Chris Dixon
Founder of the A16Z Crypto Fund and author of 'Read, Write, Own'
A16Z
Episode: Why the Blockchain Is Still Critical to Our Future
Maryanne Wolf
Neuroscientist and author focusing on reading and its implications on human cognition
Author of Reader, Come Home
Episode: Reading Rewired the Human Brain. What Happens If We Stop Doing It?
Priya Parker
Conflict resolution specialist and author of The Art of Gathering
Episode: How to Make Your Holiday Gatherings Memorable
Kari Leibowitz
Social psychologist and author of How to Winter
Episode: Kari Leibowitz Loves Winter (And You Can Too)
Daniel Coyle
Author of numerous books, including 'The Culture Code' and 'The Talent Code'
Episode: Best Of: How Successful Groups Work

Hosts

Rufus Griscom
Co-host and frequent contributor, Rufus brings a dynamic approach to discussions with leading thinkers.
Caleb Bissinger
Co-host and producer, Caleb adds depth to conversations with his insightful questions and background in production.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Ironic

    I find it ironic you interrupt the show to mention about Peter Attia yet don’t mention Ari Emmanuel, zeke’s brother, involvement with Epstein

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    Bruindude88
    United States8 days ago
  • I just found and started listening, right now.

    Did I just find my people? As I listen to commercials. I’m hopeful. In my simple description of “people” that are okay with enough for you less for me are “Sheep in Wolf clothing”. They know. But not enough for their “Golden Calf’s”; will allow solutions. When any money is involved.

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    5
    JollyGee33
    United States4 months ago
  • Sam Kass is a Leader

    I’d love to see this podcast platform even more thought leaders. I want my country to do a better job of elevating calm people with good stories, who know how to tell those stories well. I really liked hearing Sam’s telling of where he thinks investment should go with AgTech, his point that many markets are not actually big enough for climate disruption tech, and his ability to tell a clear story. Most of all, I liked his take on optimistic realism for the future. Cheers also to our host of inte... more

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    Disappointed in Veo
    United States4 months ago
  • Not asking the next big questions

    The latest AI podcast was a straight puff piece that failed to ask about the morality of a technology that relies on scraped and stolen copyrighted material and causes immense environmental damage the more people use it. The authors were not asked challenging questions. Of course AI makes everything more efficient and cost-effective for a business in the same way stealing people's vehicles makes running your taxi service more affordable. The creators and authors who have had their work robbed to... more

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    Zvbxrpl799
    United States7 months ago
  • Mind-Expanding Listening

    I’ve been listening to The Next Big Idea since it launched, and it’s consistently my favorite podcast. The authors and ideas are nearly always insightful and challenging. I’ve shared many of the books and ideas with my family, friends and colleagues. This podcast can actually help you improve everything from your relationships, to your productivity, to your health. It’s essential listening.

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    StephinATX1
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and the high quality of guests, often describing the content as thought-provoking and inspiring.
There are some concerns about perceived political biases in certain episodes, with some audience members preferring a more neutral approach.
Overall, the podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for those looking to expand their intellectual horizons and engage with current trends.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's ability to introduce new and challenging ideas, enhancing listeners' understanding of complex topics.

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Talking Points

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A Practical Guide to Achieving Excellence
Q: Can you connect this idea that excellence is a feeling to the four phases of competence you write about in the book?
Brad explains the four phases of competence as a model of progression toward mastery and how excellence is a cycle between conscious and unconscious competence.
A Practical Guide to Achieving Excellence
Q: When is the last time you looked out in the world and saw something and you just thought, okay, that's excellence?
Brad describes the remarkable turnaround of the University of Indiana football team and the leadership of quarterback Fernando Mendoza as an example of excellence.
The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
Q: Kate, for listeners new to the concept, what is interpersonal synchrony in simple terms?
Interpersonal synchrony is the magical, yet now scientifically documented tendency of human beings to fall into rhythm with one another.
Does "Mattering" Explain Everything?
Q: Jenny, do we really need another word?
Mattering should be at the top of your vocabulary as it encompasses various human needs and is an actionable idea.
‘It’s a Real Company Run by Fake People’
Q: So why don't we rewind a little bit, and why don't you tell listeners when you got this idea and why you got this idea to try to start a company staffed entirely by AI employees?
Evan Ratliff discusses how the idea came after exploring AI agents in his previous podcast season and the concept of one-person billion-dollar companies becoming a reality with AI taking on traditional roles.

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4. Jeremy Allaire
5. Chris Dixon
6. Maryanne Wolf
7. Priya Parker
8. Kari Leibowitz

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