>" A cynicism frame and mindset that turns a lot of my life into a zero-sum game." I don't accept the premise. Is this cynicism or outright pessimism? >"Ther

>" A cynicism frame and mindset that turns a lot of my life into a zero-sum game." I don't accept the premise. Is this cynicism or outright pessimism? >"There was always this feeling that attempts at improvements are futile. If anyone tried to improve the system in any way, they will face a great opposition, and any value they bring forward will be immediately vultured away." >"...if someone created a coin operated parking meter, another one will quickly figure out how to steal the coins out of it. Thus, the attempt to bring order will fail..." Cynical take, "People will abuse this system" Pessimistic, uncreative take, "Don't even bother. Better to exploit what presently exists than attempt to create. That's what everyone else is doing, therefore I must follow the status quo." Cynical innovative take, "It could work but it needs to be secure. The best would be if we can gamify their greed..."