Archive - Book of the Day from The Next Big Idea Club

The Science of Fear—and How to Break Free From It

A journalist and a neuroscientist team up to explain why we fear the wrong things—and how to get unstuck.

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Are We Wired for War?

A neuroscientist who advises the Pentagon says understanding the brain could be the key to preventing the next global conflict.

Nov 11 •

5 Science-Backed Strategies to Help You Take Bold Action

A Harvard expert on how fear can become your greatest ally

Nov 10 •

Money Talks. Are You Listening?

From Andrew Ross Sorkin to Jim Cramer, we've got some sharp thinking on your financial future.

Nov 7 •

Democracy 2.0: Can We Reboot Politics for the Age of AI?

A new book explores the real risks and rewards of letting artificial intelligence into the halls of power.

Nov 6 •

If Losing Weight Feels Impossible, Here’s Why

A new book explores the hidden biological and cultural forces that make self-control a losing game.

Nov 5 •

Why You Should Talk to Your Pet

A new book reveals how our instinct to see human minds everywhere—from pets to robots—helps us connect, create, and survive.

Nov 4 •

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Jim Cramer on How to Make Money in Any Market

The CNBC legend reveals why index funds won’t make you rich—and how to build lasting wealth by picking your own winning stocks.

Nov 3 •

Welcome to November: Must-Read Books for the New Month

Fresh ideas from the likes of Scott Galloway, Elizabeth Kolbert, Martin Scorsese, and a long-awaited memoir from Margaret Atwood

Nov 1 •

Panio Gianopoulos

October 2025

This Halloween, Not All Monsters Are in Costume

From primal fears to negative self-talk, this week’s books reveal the hidden forces that really haunt us.

Oct 31 •

Why Does Everything Online Suck Now?

Cory Doctorow calls it “enshittification.” Here’s how we got here—and how we can make the internet not terrible again.

Oct 30 •

5 Lessons the Dying Can Teach Us About Living Well

After sitting beside hundreds of people at the end of life, death doula Diane Button has learned what truly matters—and how to live without regret.

Oct 29 •

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