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minus-squarePopOfAfrica@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·7 months agoOptimism is the enemy of progress. It just feels like delusional thinking at some point, and breeds complacency
minus-squareBuffalox@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1arrow-down1·7 months agoThat is 100% a lie, optimism is necessary to try to make change, optimism is the driver of progress. Pessimism causes apathy. So it’s the exact opposite of what you claim.
minus-squarePopOfAfrica@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·7 months agoAgree to disagree. I think optimism is exactly why weve done nothing. Fear is a powerful motivator.
Optimism is the enemy of progress. It just feels like delusional thinking at some point, and breeds complacency
That is 100% a lie, optimism is necessary to try to make change, optimism is the driver of progress.
Pessimism causes apathy.
So it’s the exact opposite of what you claim.
Agree to disagree. I think optimism is exactly why weve done nothing. Fear is a powerful motivator.