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[–] 3 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

If your optimism is lost by considering other aspects of the situation then i would argue you aren't optimistic, you're distracted or deluded.

An optimist would see the other aspects and remain positive, because that's optimism -- just how the opposite would go for a pessimist.

Someone purposefully ignoring or avoiding other aspects ofnthe situation is seeking distraction or delusion, imo, and wouldn't be considered optimistic.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    "We should be mindful of how disruptive our comments are."

    "You're not really an optimist. You're just deluded."

    What a reasonable and well meant response.

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