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Victor Perton's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful reflection. It highlights how optimism inspired the Enlightenment’s pursuit of understanding and remains essential today for progress and positive transformation. I am curious, what makes you optimistic?"

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Dirk Hohnstraeter's avatar

Even though the state of the world looks pretty dim, I would, on the one hand, consider the news’s negativity bias and curate a news diet that includes more nuanced reports. Besides, I think it’s worth taking a long-term perspective to notice positive development. And finally, there is always a next generation that starts with fresh ideas and renewed energy.

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Victor Perton's avatar

Thank you for such a thoughtful and grounded response. It is a powerful source of optimism indeed: curating a more positive news diet, taking the long view to notice progress, and placing hope in the fresh energy of young people. Each of these is a conscious act of optimism. It is heartening to see how your perspective aligns with the optimism effect: realistic, thoughtful, and forward-looking.

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