I realized I may be that much of an optimist that I don't even really understand what's it like to be a cynic. To me it seems a cynic, from how the author descr

I realized I may be that much of an optimist that I don't even really understand what's it like to be a cynic. To me it seems a cynic, from how the author describes them, is a total downer and asshole who I wouldn't want to be around with it. Having healthy grasp of reality to me is in no way harmful. On the contrary, it should be desired. Perhaps it's the hopeless atmosphere in countries with high corruption and badly working government which just saps your hope, and you stop believing things could actually work if people worked for common good. As I myself do have a snarky view of the current world politics and whatnot but still can enjoy things, don't really complain, put things in trash bins and help strangers and so forth.