During the hottest heat wave in Southern California, Bobby wakes up to find his AC stolen from his window. Soon, a journey for revenge becomes one of self-discovery.

An optimistic outlook can nudge us to take steps to make the world and its future—our own future included—a little less terrible.

“You look at the bright side of things,” Harvey said following the trade, speaking to TEAM 1410 Radio in Vancouver. “I’ve been online looking at everything all day, and I’m excite ...