What's Not On The Test

Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life. Miller explains why moments of connection, spiritual practices, and even periods of suffering can sometimes open the door to de ...  Show more

Food, safety, and strong relationships are essential to our survival. Psychologist Lisa Miller says our brains also crave something else: transcendence. She suggests that spirituality is a universal human capacity, and that feeling connected to something larger than ourselves may ...  Show more

How do societies help people fulfill their potential? And how do you make sure the programs meant to help people grow - like education and job retraining - are actually working? Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman joins Alexandra Scaggs to discuss this and more. Music by ...  Show more

This week Scott is joined by developmental psychologist Ellen Winner. Scott and Ellen discuss Ellen's views on IQ and giftedness, the myth that gifted children are gifted in all subject areas, and the importance of artistic giftedness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info ...  Show more

The key to a fulfilling and successful life isn’t just about passion or hard work — it’s about understanding and harnessing your innate aptitudes. 📕 Your Hidden Genius by Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 📩 Check out our ...  Show more

What’s more important, talent or effort? On today’s episode, Angela Duckworth reveals how effort applied to skill is what creates human achievement. She also shares what the science demonstrates about the possibility of effort counting MORE than talent. But only if you do “the ri ...  Show more