Welcome to the Psychology Podcast, where we give you insights into the mind, brain, behavior, and creativity.

I'm Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman,

and in each episode I have a conversation with a guest

who will stimulate your mind

and give you a greater understanding of yourself, others,

and the world we live in. Hopefully we'll also

provide a glimpse into human possibility. Thanks for listening and enjoy the

podcast.

Dr. Selgman is director of the Penn Positive Psychology Center, the Zellerbach Family

Family Professor of Psychology in the Penn Department of Psychology, and Director of the Penn

Master of Applied Positive Psychology program.

Commonly known as the founder of Positive Psychology,

Dr Seligman is a leading authority

in the fields of positive psychology, resilience,

learned helplessness, depression, optimism,

and pessimism.

He is also a recognized authority on interventions that prevent depression and that builds strengths and

well-being.

He has written more than 250 scholarly publications and 20 books, including flourish,

authentic happiness, learned optimism, character strengths and virtues, which was co-authored

with Chris Peterson, and his autobiography The Hope Circuit, a psychologist's journey from helplessness to optimism.

Dr. Seligman, what an honor it is to chat with you today.

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