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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 35 MIN

The One Human Need That Explains (Almost) Everything

from The Next Big Idea Daily · host Next Big Idea Club

First up, Philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein argues that the mattering instinct is the hidden engine behind nearly everything we do. Then we hear from rabbi Sharon Brous, author of the 2022 book The Amen Effect. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/daily

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