well, there are certain core beliefs, I guess
Page 256 well, there are certain core beliefs, I guess. I think a lot about the relationship between cynicism and hope. Critical thinking without hope is cynicism. But hope without critical thinking is naivete. I try to live in this place between the two to try to build a life there. Because finding fault and feeling hopeless about improving our situation produces resignation of which cynicism is a symptom, sort of futile self-protection mechanism. But on the other hand believing blindly that everything will work out just fine also produces a kind of resignation, because we have no motive to apply ourselves towards making things better. I think in order to survive, both his individuals and as a civilization, but especially in order to thrive we need to bridge critical thinking with hope. ## Sheet: happiness
— from Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)