this post was submitted on 11 Mar 2026
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I mean, I understand and agree with his message and that sounds pretty catchy… but doesn’t he have those definitions switched around?
After all you don’t have “optimism” when all is lost lol.
Every word has slightly different meanings based on context. I'm fine with leaning into the differences to make a point as long if it's obvious what they meant they're not otherwise being pedantic about it.
I.e. "I'm not going to be a dork about it if they aren't."
Wont you be surprised when it gets even worse yet <- pessimism.