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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 21 MIN

From psilocybin to ocean robots: 10 solutions you'll actually want to hear about

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This week, Arielle and Karissa cover a tiny African island paying locals to protect its rainforest, the lion DNA case that just sent two poachers to prison, and new research on music, overthinking, and quitting smoking. Oh, and the hummingbirds are on their way. If you have questions, comments, feedback, suggestions, or just want to say hi, send a message to: [email protected]. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1421894 Want to be part of the Optimism Movement? Become an Emissary. Subscribe to our FREE Daily Newsletter and follow us on Instagram, X, and Blue Sky. The Optimist Daily is a project of the World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://  

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