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The Logic of Thriving

by Positive psychologists Sam Mehoke, Cayce Savage, Adam Markey, and Rae Perlm

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What does thriving look like? What do we know from Positive psychology and other fields about what a thriving person, community, country, etc. looks like?

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Episodes

  1. Dr. Kendall Bronk: Developing Purpose in Life

    Dr. Kendall Bronk is a professor of positive developmental psychology at Claremont Graduate University. In this episode, we discuss what purpose is, and how we can cultivate more purposeful lives.

  2. Noah Boyd: Positive Org Culture, A.I. and Burnout

    Claremont Graduate University Positive Organizational Psychology PhD student Noah Boyd joins Sam Mehoke to discuss how our cultures can play a roll in how we act at work, and why that might play a role in burnout. What the future workplace might look like with A.I. and how we can be culturally...

  3. A Resiliency Chat

    I go into some of the things that tend to get glossed over when talking about resiliency. Resiliency is often portrayed as a solid and straightforward measure when there is much to unpack here. Sore throat and all, Sam Mehoke talks about a few things to keep in mind about resiliency in this short...

  4. March Status Update

    The Logic of Thriving is moving! Update on upcoming schedule, Patreon and Liberapay, and future interviews.

  5. Brian Riches: Becoming a Hero Everyday

    Claremont Graduate University Positive Psychology PhD student Brian Riches joins Sam Mehoke to discuss heroism. How can we be more heroic in our daily lives? What gets in the way? Who is Brian's favorite superhero?

  6. Measuring Value with Evaluation

    We need to talk about value and what is good enough when discussing the "good life" and human potential. This is an introduction to the discipline of evaluation and some of the ways that evaluation differs from your standard research. How do you know if something is worth it? What do you measure?

  7. Sumana Sri: The Role of Boredom in Engagement

    "I looked at boredom as being a problem to be solved, but over time I've come to understand that it is not a problem, but just an experience that needs to be explored." -Sumana Sri At a time when everyone is able to be engaged at all times through social media or cat videos, what does it mean to…

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  8. Teams: Swift Trust Part 1

    Teams play an important role in our lives, and there is a wealth of science surrounding them. What is less looked at is the very moment teamwork begins, and the emergence of online teams which are temporarily created, and then scattered. How do we develop trust in such circumstances?

  9. Interest Development Part 3

    The third episode in a series on Interest. Sam Mehoke discusses the third and fourth phase in interest development, video games as educational inspiration, and how our perceptions can shape those around us.

  10. January surprise! Sam Mehoke's purpose Q&A

    In this birthday inspired episode, Sam Mehoke discusses his purpose in life, along with anime, and how A.I. & program evaluation could improve our lives. Join Adam Markey and Sam Mehoke in this wide ranging conversation.

  11. Interest Development Part 2

    The second episode in a series on Interest. What does our identity or goals matter when developing interest?

  12. Interest Development Part 1

    There are a whole host of interesting things in the world, but what happens to flip something from being dull, to fascinating? Join Sam Mehoke in the first of series of discussions on interest development.

  13. New Years Resolutions: Being S.M.A.R.T About Goals

  14. Holiday Goodies

    Sam Mehoke does some reflection on the year, plans going forward, and doles out some holiday goodies along the way.

  15. Soft Self-Talk

    Sam Mehoke and Adam Markey discuss the impact that our mental narrative can have on our reality.

  16. Fidget Spinners

    Fidget Spinners: To spin or not to spin? Sam and Adam examine the claims of these popular gadgets and debate their benefits.

  17. Attention

    In this episode, Sam and Rae have a conversation about attention.

  18. The Importance of Allowing Failure

    In this week's episode, Adam and Cayce discuss the importance of allowing failure.

  19. Hedonism (Part 2)

    In this episode, Sam and Adam continue their discussion of the positive utility of hedonism.

  20. Creativity

    In this episode, Sam Mehoke and Cayce Savage have a free form conversation about creativity.

  21. Philosophy v. Psychology

    In today's episode, Rae and Cayce discuss the relationship between philosophy and psychology.

  22. Hedonism (Part 1)

    In today's episode, Sam and Adam discuss the positive utility of hedonism.

About this show

What does thriving look like? What do we know from Positive psychology and other fields about what a thriving person, community, country, etc. looks like?

Hosted by

Positive psychologists Sam Mehoke, Cayce Savage, Adam Markey, and Rae Perlm

Produced by Sam Mehoke

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Logic of Thriving have?

The Logic of Thriving has 22 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 30, 2018.

What is The Logic of Thriving about?

What does thriving look like? What do we know from Positive psychology and other fields about what a thriving person, community, country, etc. looks like?

How often does The Logic of Thriving release new episodes?

The Logic of Thriving publishes every two weeks, based on its 22 episodes since October 2017.

Who hosts The Logic of Thriving?

The Logic of Thriving is created and hosted by Positive psychologists Sam Mehoke, Cayce Savage, Adam Markey, and Rae Perlm.
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