Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking. Watch the full lecture here: www.thersa.org/events/video/archive/barbara-ehrenrich-smile-or-die The RSA is a 258 year-old charity devoted to creating social progress and spreading world-changing ideas. For more information about our research, RSA Animates, free events programme and 27,000 strong fellowship. Find out more about the RSA at www.thersa.org Join the RSA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thersaorg ------ Produced and edited by Abi Stephenson, RSA. Animation by Cognitive Media.