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The Advantages of Pessimism

Alain de Botton on why pessimism is the key to happiness. He argues that the incompatibility between the grandeur of our aspirations and the reality of life is bound to disappoint - unless we learn to be a bit more gloomy!

Producer: Adele Armstrong.

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10 minutes

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Wed 5 Jun 2013 14:50

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  • Fri 12 Aug 2011 20:50
  • Sun 14 Aug 2011 08:50
  • Wed 5 Jun 2013 14:50

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