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Optimism is more compelling as an ethic than a philosophy. Even if pessimism more accurately represents reality, adopting optimism leads to statistically impro
by rectang 7y ago
Optimism is more compelling as an ethic than a philosophy.
Even if pessimism more accurately represents reality, adopting optimism leads to statistically improved outcomes.
So lie to yourself! Or do whatever it takes to fool yourself into adopting an optimistic mindset. Pessimism is for losers.
[inb4 zealous optimists claiming that optimism is actually more realistic.]
- whatshisface 7y agoIf you lie to yourself you'll know you're lying... Also that's a great way to keep yourself in a bad job or relationship when you could leave and get a better one.
- firethief 7y ago> If you lie to yourself you'll know you're lying. You either haven't done it enough or are doing it too much
- rectang 7y agoStar Trek scene about a robot who cannot handle the Liar's Paradox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqCiw0wD44U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqCiw0wD44U Humans are gifted, sophisticated liars. Don't think you can lie to yourself? I BELIEVE IN YOU! You can do it!
- sitkack 7y agoI think self lie is a defining characteristic of humans. We also use our big brains to rationalize the decisions we have already made, not using our capacity for rationalism to make the best decisions. When we are truly rational, it is highly damaging to our egos.