Intelligent Optimism

Intelligent Optimism is an original webseries developed by Ode Magazine, a publication which focuses on "the people and ideas changing our world for the better."

The theory of intelligent optimism is ever-present in the magazine and its spin-off series. This is the philosophy that positive thought is more productive than pessimism. Intelligent optimists don't deny the world’s problems, but they do adjust to them and see the challenges as an opportunity for change.

Episodes of Intelligent Optimism explore opportunities for this positive change in our daily lives and our mindsets. Each episode is hosted by an expert, such as an ethicist or a yogini. This specialist offers advice and wisdom about a given topic. Past episodes have included discussions on humor and personal retreats.

Each episode is filmed in high-definition video, to ensure the quality is excellent even when viewing in full-screen mode.

Browsers can sort the videos according to their date of release, number of comments, and popularity.

Once fans choose a clip from the video menu they are taken to a new screen with a large player. The player's controls allow users to stop and play the video, adjust its volume, and view it in full screen mode.

Links underneath the playing screen allow fans to easily embed the video into their personal website, or send the videos to friends. Below this there is a video synopsis which gives details about what topic is covered in each clip.

Other episodes in the same series are shown to the right of the player, allowing fans to easily navigate around the site. Below this episode guide are subscribe links, which allow fans to receive alerts when new Intelligent Optimism videos are added.

Videos are free for anyone to watch, however additional features including the ability to leave comments are available to users who register for a free subscription.