Crib Notes-The Next Big Idea

This podcast shares conversations with authors whos’ ideas might very well change your life. Ground-breaking, thought provoking and curated by a select group of individuals that want to share with us the next big idea. Too busy to read? Check out the podcast episodes, all from 2021, where the authors share 5 key insights from their book. I’m betting after that you will find the time to commit to the read.

THE CODE BREAKER – WALTER ISAACSON

A crucial book about the next big thing in science, written by a top notch biographer? Count us in! Following the story of a brilliant female scientist as she invented a technology that could be programmed to edit targeted DNA molecules, Isaacson puts it all in terms we mere mortals can understand. Never shying away from the unresolved moral and ethical issues that this work raises, this is fascinating in all ways imaginable. And some not.

POST CORONA – SCOTT GALLOWAY

We don’t know when the pandemic will end, but we do know this; while we’ve been stuck at home, the world has been spinning faster than ever. Name any existing trend in technology, healthcare, commerce or education and it’s safe to say it’s advanced a decade in the last 12 months. That’s because COVID is an accelerant, and according to this author we can harness that acceleration to create positive and permanent change. This author is brilliant!!

THE SERENDIPITY MINDSET – CHRISTIAN BUSCH PHD

In all likelihood, some of the biggest moments in your life were a result of a chance encounter or fortunate coincidence. You got lucky. But this author says that with the right mindset you can regard luck not as something that happens to you but as a skill you can cultivate.

DRUG USE FOR GROWN-UPS – DR. CARL L. HART

Everyday Dr. Hart does into his lab and gets people high. That research has led him to a surprising conclusion, the predominant effects of the drugs he administers are positive. An utterly unique approach to a long covered subject matter that may leave readers questioning their position on drug use.