Martin Seligman: The new era of positive psychology

The transcript discusses the evolution of psychology, highlighting its past focus on the disease model and its achievements in treating mental illnesses. It critiques the limitations of traditional psychology, emphasizing the need for positive psychology, which focuses on human strengths and happiness. The speaker introduces three types of happy lives: the pleasant, engaged, and meaningful lives, and discusses positive interventions that enhance life satisfaction. The conclusion draws parallels between psychology and fields like technology, entertainment, and design, suggesting they can all contribute to increasing human happiness.

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