Steins;Gate (series) — Okabe Rintarou and Learned Helplessness

DISCLAIMER: Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0 spoilers (anime and visual novel).

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In this video essay, we will be examining Okabe's state of learned helplessness in Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0. We will be understanding what learned helplessness is, its accompanying symptoms, and how we can overcome learned helplessness.

Music:
Steins;Gate OST - Believe me
Steins;Gate OST - Promise
Steins;Gate OST - Farewell

References:
Seligman, M. E. (1975). Helplessness. On depression, development and death.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Learned Helplessness?
3:42 Symptoms of Learned Helplessness
7:21 Overcoming Learned Helplessness