What Richard Wiseman thinks about optimism
British psychologist and former magician; professor of the public understanding of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire; author of Quirkology and 59 Seconds and creator of the Quirkology YouTube channel.
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1 dated position, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Richard Wiseman has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Their wordsIt’s great because it supports the idea that optimists don’t give up before they have begun. Instead, they assume that there is a way forward and set about trying to find solutions.
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