• PopOfAfrica@lemmy.world
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      17 days ago

      Optimism is the enemy of progress. It just feels like delusional thinking at some point, and breeds complacency

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        17 days ago

        That is 100% a lie, optimism is necessary to try to make change, optimism is the driver of progress.
        Pessimism causes apathy.

        So it’s the exact opposite of what you claim.

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          17 days ago

          Agree to disagree. I think optimism is exactly why weve done nothing. Fear is a powerful motivator.