Well, that would be fair, except I’ve stated no preference for pessimism:)) In my view it is just as important as Optimism. Two sides of the same coin.
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Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
The only difference between optimism and pessimism, is that you prefer one over the other. The only people that think pessimism is closer to reality than optimism are the pessimists, because that’s literally how pessimism works.
Optimists think you’re just depressing and further from reality.
latenightnoir@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Well, that would be fair, except I’ve stated no preference for pessimism:))
I’d argue that your tone throughout the post says otherwise, but if I misinterpreted that, the only word I would change is the “you” in the last sentence to “pessimists”. As not to point fingers, but the point still stands
latenightnoir@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
I honestly don’t know which to which “you” you’re referring, it’s in neither the last, or the second-to-last paragraph. :-?
surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
It’s more rare to find a pessimist than an optimist. To be a pessimist, you need to predict outcomes WORSE than reality.
Most people you think are pessimists are realists.
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Realists are just people who refuse to believe that their perspective is skewed.
surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
All of the time? Don’t be daft.
Realists are simply people who, when they get things wrong, adjust their understanding of the world.
Optimists and pessimists just slip that second step.
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
And let me guess, you’re a realist who always has the exact right amount of positivity or negativity that each situation requires.