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The Power of Negative Thinking

Oliver Burkeman, psychology writer and proud curmudgeon, explores the virtues of negativity and shows how it can be a surprisingly powerful route to joy, success and satisfaction.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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The Backfire Effect
Oliver Burkeman explores why trying to be happy can result in unhappiness.
15 mins21 Nov 2016
Abandon Hope
Oliver Burkeman explores negativity as a surprising pathway to meeting your goals.
14 mins22 Nov 2016
The Lottery Winner and the Paraplegic
Oliver Burkeman explores some surprising truths about what really makes us happy.
14 mins23 Nov 2016
Send In the Fungineers!
Oliver Burkeman asks whether forced fun is no fun, especially in the workplace.
14 mins24 Nov 2016
Death Can Make You Happy
Oliver Burkeman explores how thinking more about death can help make us happier.
14 mins25 Nov 2016