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RSA Animate: Barbara Ehrenreich on the Harms of Forced Positivity

Royal Society of Arts · Explainer · YouTube title: RSA ANIMATE: Smile or Die
Why it's here

HN uses it as a go-to short critique of mandatory positivity in workplaces, startups and corporate culture.

What it covers

An RSA Animate drawing of Barbara Ehrenreich's talk on the darker side of positive thinking. It argues that forced positivity in culture, work and policy can be harmful and played a part in the financial crisis.