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Can Optimism Be Learned? (Like Right Now?)

Can Optimism Be Learned? (Like Right Now?)

FromShort Wave


Can Optimism Be Learned? (Like Right Now?)

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Optimism is often thought as a disposition, something you're born with or without. So can it be learned? On today's show, Maddie talks with Alix Spiegel, co-host of NPR's Invisibilia, about "learned optimism." We'll look at what it is, the research behind it, and how it might come in handy in certain circumstances, like maybe a global pandemic?
Released:
Apr 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.