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"If Chickens Can Do It" | A case for optimism.

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What does optimism actually mean, and can it be learned?

In this episode, astrophysicist-turned-author Sumit Paul-Choudhury explores the psychology and science of optimism, drawing on research, history, and lived experience.

This conversation looks at hope, meaning-making, and the role optimism plays in navigating uncertainty and loss.

A story about choosing perspective, even when life does not make it easy.

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Chapters
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:22 The Joy Jar
  • 03:30 Sumit Paul-Choudhury
  • 09:33 Ernest Shackleton's Arctic Expedition
  • 14:35 Zoe's progress
  • 15:25 Optimistic Chickens
  • 17:38 Optimism and Humans
6 Jan English South Africa Personal Journals · Documentary
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