Scientists tell us optimistic people are happier, healthier and even live longer than pessimists. But it's hard to maintain an optimistic frame of mind in the face of daily reports of war, famine, disease and injustice. In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, evidence that the world is actually better off than you'd think from reading the news – lessons in optimism, and the science of happiness.
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September 11, 2023