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I wouldn't think so. Either cynicism or skepticism in this case would lead one to doubt one's own code.
by irl_zebra 11y ago
I wouldn't think so. Either cynicism or skepticism in this case would lead one to doubt one's own code.
- mwfunk 11y agoIt's true in isolation, but on the whole I consider skepticism to be much more useful and constructive than cynicism. Skepticism is being mindful of one's assumptions, whereas cynicism is just the opposite of optimism. Alternately, skepticism vs. cynicism is "don't assume anything" vs. "assume everything sucks". The former is actively trying to avoid cognitive bias, but the latter is embracing one bias to counteract another one.