The Tyranny of Positivity

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Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre argues against the tyranny of positivity which forms part of a culture of "performative wellness", which she says sees illness as a form of personal failure. When extrapolated to other aspects of human life, this attitude is a "poison to society".Presenter; Olly Mann Producer: Sheila Cook

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