The Bright Side
Why Optimists Have the Power to Change the World
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Publisher Description
'Powerfully inspiring ' GUARDIAN
'A timely message for today's society' JIM AL-KHALILI
'An expansive tour de force' OBSERVER
The Bright Side makes a vital and transformative new argument: that optimism is not only the natural state of humanity, but an essential one. Without optimism, we would never have survived the unpredictable and hostile world we evolved into – and it will be critical in overcoming the challenges of the twenty-first century.
In this book, astrophysicist-turned-journalist Sumit Paul-Choudhury offers practical suggestions on what it really takes to be an optimist today, providing a powerful manifesto for hope and a much-needed new perspective. He shows how, by embracing action, imagination and possibility, we can find a path to the bright side, even when the future seems dark.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
How should we face the challenges of the 21st century? This new book, from astrophysicist and former New Scientist editor Sumit Paul-Choudhury, is very clear. We need to be optimistic. Paul-Choudhury makes a compelling case for the positive view, brushing aside cynicism while acknowledging that bright-eyed optimists can be irrational. He argues, however, that such optimism is essential to humanity, is key to dealing with hostile situations and can lead to advantages in day-to-day life. He even gives practical suggestions on reshaping your own thinking. Analysis of the current state of the world means that important non-fiction books are often bleak reading; this book, by contrast, is a powerful argument for hope made by someone who has considered the evidence, and it demonstrates that there is room for a brighter future.
