Optimism
How happiness leads to success at work
Which comes first – happiness or success? In other words, does success at work make you happy or does happiness make you more likely to succeed? After five years studying 1 million US Department of… Audio
An optimistic partner is good for your health - new study
If you're in a long-term relationship, your partner's outlook can have a big impact on how long and how well you live, according to a new study by researchers at Michigan State University. It turns… Audio
Finance Minister responds to business survey
On the streets of central Auckland, there was a mix of optimism and caution regarding business confidence. Audio
Johan Norberg on positivity and progress
Humanity has never had it so good, according to Johan Norberg, the author of Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future. Audio
The science of optimism and pessimism with Dr. Elaine Fox
Psychologist and neuroscientist Elaine Fox is an expert on the science behind why we're naturally optimistic or pessimistic. In her book, "Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain", she explores whether optimism is… Audio
Matt Ridley: rational optimism
Author of a number of popular science books, most recently The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves. Audio