Book
The bright side : how optimists change the world, and how you can be one / Sumit Paul-Choudhury.
"A fascinating and reassuring look at the philosophy, psychology, and practice of optimism, and why being optimistic is a moral obligation -- even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781668031407 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: ix, 309 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scribner, 2025.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Attitude (Psychology) Happiness. Optimism. Well-being. |
| Genre: | Self-help publications. |
- Baker & Taylor
"Scrolling through our daily newsfeeds we see violence and cruelty, turmoil and injustice, fake news and clickbait, and worsening environmental and social crises--just a few of the dark currents feeding a tidal wave of pessimism. In the face of so many challenges, how can we stay optimistic? And, more important, why should we? In The Bright Side, Sumit Paul-Choudhury answers these pressing questions, arguing that optimism is not only essential for overcoming the challenges we face, but also fundamental to human wellbeing."--Dust jacket flap. - Baker & Taylor
An argument for optimism as a moral obligation in an era of widespread pessimism. Drawing from diverse fields, the book explores how optimism enhances mental health and success, providing practical principles to confront challenges like environmental crises and social change, inspiring hope for a better future. - Simon and Schuster
In the thought-provoking tradition of Steven Pinkerâs Enlightenment Now and Yuval Noah Harariâs Homo Deus, a fascinating and reassuring look at the philosophy, psychology, and practice of optimism, and why being optimistic is a moral obligationâeven in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Scrolling through our daily newsfeeds we see violence and cruelty, turmoil and injustice, fake news and clickbait, and worsening environmental and social crisesâjust a few of the dark currents feeding a tidal wave of pessimism. In the face of so many challenges, how can we stay optimistic? And, more important, why should we?
In The Bright Side, Sumit Paul-Choudhury answers these pressing questions, arguing that optimism is not only essential for overcoming the challenges we face, but also fundamental to human wellbeing. Drawing on a wide array of evidenceâfrom biology to history, and from economics to meteorologyâhe delves into the underappreciated roots of optimism, examines its impact on mental health and professional success, and discusses why it has a power that wishful thinking lacks.
Additionally, The Bright Side shows how we can apply the principles of optimism to cope with environmental crises, artificial intelligence, and social change. From the polar reaches to the worldâs mightiest cities, through inspirational figures including explorers, activists, and scientists, the book illustrates optimism in action.
A beacon amid dark times, The Bright Side provides a lens through which we can see the challenges we face more clearlyâand it also offers tools for solving them, to create a better future for ourselves and generations to come.
