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[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That whole article you linked is about convincing you to be optimistic.

Yes, the world is awful. But it is so much better than it ever was before, and we have proven that we have the means to make it so much better still.

Even if all we did was get everyone up to the standard of living where they experience first-world problems, that still means making the world so much better than it was. And we can make the world even better than that. Even if you're pessimistic, you should still be optimistic.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I totally agree with your assessment. I think it's just that maybe something inherent in me is hopeless/pessimistic that I can't bring myself to see/have this positive outlook, also in my personal life. Maybe it's just a phase or something

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Well, I don't know your life, but I do know that even if you feel that way, it can still get better. Even if you're pessimistic about their chances for success, there are resources and people available to help. I have hope for you, even if you don't.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for the kind words! I am actually trying to get somewhat rid of these patternes of thought. It's a long journey, though

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

You've got this.