Bright-Sided Questions

1. The author hints that the Hurricane Katrina was not unanticipated, nor the September 11th attacks, but due to American "optimism" the signs were ignored. Should there be an extent to positive thinking? Does it cause more harm than good?

2. We tend to think of the USA as the greatest nation. Militarily yes, but we are behind in healthcare, technology, and even education. Has positive thinking masked the true identity of America?   

3. Ehrenreich believes that cancer has become a "right of passage, not a "tragedy to rail against." Do you agree that the views on the severity of cancer has changed?

4. Do you think a positive attitude has the ability to cure diseases?

5. People who think negative are not the only ones who die of cancer; "positive thinkers" do too. Can we really argue that positivity has an effect on disease? What determines if the person is cured or not?

6. From personal experience, do you think laughter and happiness has an effect on the body?

7. Is something as serious as survival influenced by something as simple as your attitude?