Rika Matsuda’s Story
When Rika was seven, she crashed her bike. A stranger stopped to help and made her an origami crane. Years later, she discovered a message hidden inside.
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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 talks with us about his research on learned helplessness.
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Reed Norwood’s Story
At 16, Reed was trapped in a burning truck after a crash. A passing trucker stopped and saved his life.
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Why Conversations Go Wrong
Do you ever struggle to communicate with your mom? Or feel like you and your spouse sometimes speak different languages?
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Out Of The Rabbit Hole
Cognitive scientist Nafees Hamid studies the minds of people drawn to radical or fringe ideas. This week, he takes us on a deep dive into the motivations of people on the brink of extremism — and those who have already been radicalized. We examine what prompts people to turn to violence, and how to pull them back from the seductive appeal of extremist ideas.
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Teyu Chou’s Story
When Teyu immigrated to the U.S. at 11, he spoke no English and felt isolated at school. A fellow student patiently helped him learn the language — and feel less alone.
Blowing Up Your Life
Have you ever had a flash of insight that hit you when you least expected it? How did it change your life? This week, a look at the “jolts” that shake us out of our routines.
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Gary Knight’s Story
After Gary was badly injured in a cycling accident, three passing motorcyclists stopped to help.
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The Things We Don’t Say
From childhood, we’re taught that honesty is the best policy. Yet in everyday life, we hedge, soften our words, and leave things unsaid.
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Tracy Zito’s Story
One morning at the beach, Tracy watched in horror as her young son was swept away by a powerful current. As she struggled to get him back to shore, a stranger came to their rescue.
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