Episode · Hidden Brain · 2026-09-21
Books mentioned on How to Make a Difference: Part 1
Why do some people act on the possibilities before them, while others come to believe that nothing they do will make a difference? Psychologist Martin Seligman describes his groundbreaking research on learned helplessness, and explains how the stories we tell ourselves about setbacks can shape what we do next.
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Agency
“He's the author of many books, including, most recently, Agency, The Psychological History of Human Progress.”
Plugged Agency
“He's the author of Agency, The Psychological History of Human Progress.”