We may associate pessimism with bad things, but at a political level, the world’s best societies are all experts at pessimism. If you like our films, take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): <br />Join our mailing list: <br />Or visit us in person at our London HQ <br /><br /><br />FURTHER READING<br /><br />“It might be normal to imagine that a good society would be one in which a majority of people held optimistic views about themselves, their fellow citizens and their prospects for their collective futures.<br />But, in fact, quite the opposite appears to be true: deep pessimism seems a key ingredient for the maintenance of any good society…”<br /><br />You can read more on this and other subjects on our blog, here: <br /><br />MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE<br /><br />Our website has classes, articles and products to help you think and grow: <br /><br />Watch more films on CAPITALISM in our playlist: <br /><br /><br />You can submit translations and transcripts on all of our videos here: <br />Find out how more here: <br /><br /><br />SOCIAL MEDIA<br /><br />Feel free to follow us at the links below:<br /><br />Facebook: <br />Twitter: <br />Instagram: <br /><br /><br />CREDITS<br /><br />Produced in collaboration with:<br /> <br />Phil Tibb