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How to Make a Difference: Part 2

Psychology and Cognitive Psychology podcast with Martin Seligman

Hidden Brain, Hosted by Shankar Vedantam

Monday 49 min

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Psychologist Martin Seligman continues his discussion of learned helplessness by examining how people interpret discouraging thoughts and develop a sense of agency. The conversation explores ways of recognizing possibilities and building confidence in the capacity to influence future events. This is the second part of the interview, following the episode published on 21 September 2026.

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