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Optimists are delusional
Being naive is not the same as being optimistic.
You seem to be equating realism with pessimism and immobilism, while equating optimism and action. Why?
My hot take is targeting "realists" who say: "Your idea is bad. Do not pursue it. I am just being realistic." Even though their idea has maybe small but fair chance of succeeding. This is just discouragement - which is more often seen in pessimists.
Actually at this point I do not even know enough about words and definitions to continue.
I think we should actively try to encourage each other to act, also by believing in others ideas (still do not believe in winning the lottery).
I can definitely agree with this last formulation. But I don’t agree that I need an optimistic outlook into something to do said thing.