DEBATABLE 09: Can We Redefine Optimism?

SOLO EPISOE: No guests, just Crystal exploring how a week of arguing with random men on the Internet prompted her to re-evaluate her definition of optimism. In the 21st Century, should optimism be less about fate and more about active resourcefulness? In the episode: The Cut: Optimism https://www.thecut.com/2020/08/listen-to-the-first-episode-of-the-cut-podcast.html Emily Esfahani Smith, The Power of Meaning https://www.ted.com/speakers/emily_esfahani_smith How to Win Every Argument https://www.zeefeed.com.au/shop/how-to-win-every-argument-book Steven Pinker, Is the World Getting Better or Worse? https://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_is_the_world_getting_better_or_worse_a_look_at_the_numbers?language=en Want to suggest a topic for Debatable? Send a Crystal a DM on Instagram or email [email protected] INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zee_feed https://www.instagram.com/crystal_jane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.