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The One Human Need That Explains (Almost) Everything
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's new book reveals why our instinct to matter drives our greatest achievements and deepest conflicts—and what we can do…
8 hrs ago • Michael Kovnat
Eat Your Ice Cream
Six simple rules for a long and healthy life, from physician Ezekiel Emanuel.
Jan 12 • Michael Kovnat
9 Can’t-Miss Books to Start Off 2026
Announcing our Next Big Idea Club season finalists.
Jan 11 • Panio Gianopoulos
2025 Was the Year When AI Stopped Feeling Like the Future
Ten books that helped readers slow down, take stock of what was happening, and prepare for what's coming in 2026.
Jan 10 • Panio Gianopoulos
Let's Make This Year Unforgettable
This week, we kicked off January with big ideas for the year ahead.
Jan 9 • Michael Kovnat
Why We Drink Too Much
What neuroscience and biology say about alcohol—and why the New Year is a natural moment to ask better questions.
Jan 8 • Michael Kovnat
Forget Self-Improvement. Try This Instead in 2026.
Why seeing yourself as a process—not a project—might be the smartest resolution you make this year.
Jan 7 • Michael Kovnat
Why a Tough Childhood Might Be An Evolutionary Advantage
A child development expert reveals how early adversity can sometimes accelerate development, and what that means for our species.
Jan 6 • Michael Kovnat
New Year, Same Patterns? Here’s Why That’s OK
As January resolutions kick in, therapist Kati Morton explains why control, people-pleasing, and perfectionism are survival strategies—and how to…
Jan 5 • Michael Kovnat
The Next Big Idea Club’s Staff Picks of 2025
This past year our team had a few favorites.
Jan 4 • Panio Gianopoulos
The Next Big Idea Club’s January 2026 Must-Read Books
Start the year off right with one of these 29 titles.
Jan 2 • Panio Gianopoulos
The Next Big Idea Club’s Best Nonfiction of 2025
These 18 books were our curators' finalist picks for the year.
Jan 2 • Panio Gianopoulos
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