How optimists change the world

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Optimism is central to the human psyche: it seems to give them an advantage in both everyday life and in addressing great collective challenges

Sumit Paul-Choudhury, former editor-in-chief of New Scientist, visits the RSA to make a vital and transformative new argument: that optimism is not only the natural state of humanity, but an essential one.

Sumit argues that without optimism they would never have survived the unpredictable - and often hostile - world they evolved into. Yet optimism is not just reserved for times of extremity. Its benefits manifest throughout their everyday lives: their relationships, careers, bodies, and minds. And it will play a critical role in overcoming the toughest challenges of the twenty-first century.

Kick-start your New Year with a powerfully motivating manifesto for hope and a much-needed new perspective on their individual and societal prospects. By embracing action, imagination, and possibility, they can find a path to the bright side, even - perhaps especially - when the future seems dark.

Date

This event last took place on: Thu 16th Jan 2025

Location

Royal Society of Arts
8 John Adam Street
London
WC2N 6EZ

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