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Oliver Burkeman: The power of negative thinking

Oliver Burkeman: The power of negative thinking

Update: 2024-09-18

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This week, journalist and author Oliver Burkeman joins Prospect’s Ellen Halliday and Mindful life columnist Sarah Collins to talk mental health and building a meaningful life—and why his new book, Meditations for Mortals, really isn’t self-help.

Plus, freelance political journalist Jonn Elledge dials in from the Lib Dem conference in Brighton to help us decide whether Ed Davey's party is a “banger” or a “dud”.

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Oliver Burkeman: The power of negative thinking

Oliver Burkeman: The power of negative thinking