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An Introduction to Intelligent Optimism

Objectives

  • To review what it means to be an Intelligent Optimist.
  • To understand the importance of rationality in optimism.
  • To reflect on the reasons the world needs more intelligent optimism.
  • To become aware of fear-based news reporting.

Key Concepts

  • Intelligent Optimism
  • Fear-based news reporting
  • Benefits of optimism

Module overview

Intelligent optimism is all about being excited about the future in an informed and rational way based on statistics, data, evidence, facts, science, and empirical evidence. It is recognizing that while the world isn’t perfect, it has been getting better.

This module serves to get learners excited about the future by highlighting the rapid progress we have made. We will also explore the tremendous potential humans have to find solutions and solve problems.

Details

  • 45

    minutes

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    certificate

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    pre-requisites

  • 14 - adult

    age

Skills

  • Futures Thinking
  • Citizenship/Stewardship
  • Big Picture Thinking

Cross Curricular programs and links

The future is in our hands and unfortunately; many of us fail to realize this. The truth is that we have the potential of creating an incredible and wonderful future worth living. Yes, there is...

There are remarkable people out there achieving remarkable things. Intelligent Optimism requires us to pay more attention to the well-deserved good news. We need to recognize humanity’s accomplishments in different avenues such as education, healthcare,...

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