The Importance of Positive Thinking in the Healthcare System

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Bright-Sided is CNN Tech's weekly, offbeat look at the world around us. This week, Jarrett ponders the idea that happiness doesn't necessarily equal good. In your book, you take us on this journey that you have with breast cancer to show just how pervasive the positive thinking industry is ingrained in the healthcare system. "I really first became aware of positive thinking as a requirement in our culture"

One of our heroes Barbara Ehrenreich passed away earlier this year. She was one of America’s best undercover journalists. We once spoke with her about her book Bright Sided, her journey into the heart of American darkness: the positive thinking industry. Also we hear from an ex clan member who reveals the secret of the twinkling cross. Plus your host wonders “what would the founders do”

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