Pessimism and optimism are both just a more specific way to describe delusion or fallible predictions. Neither are a virtue, and once one becomes aware they are exhibiting either the only rational action is to course correct towards a more accurate model of reality.
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Pessimism and optimism are both just a more specific way to describe delusion or fallible predictions. Neither are a virtue, and once one becomes aware they are exhibiting either the only rational action is to course correct towards a more accurate model of reality.