Pessimism and Optimism

Episode 8 of the How to Be Human podcast, hosted by Anna Toonk, titled "Pessimism and Optimism" was published on November 30, 2021 and runs 41 minutes.

November 30, 2021 ·41m · How to Be Human

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Summary

On this episode of How to Be Human, we discuss pessimism and optimism. We get into the nuances of what these philosophies mean and how we see them play out in our lives. We talk about the influence of gender roles and dig into what we’ve been feeling optimistic and pessimistic about lately. Join us as we define what pessimism and optimism mean for us and unpack where we fall on that spectrum.

Episode Description

When it comes down to it, pessimism and optimism are protection methods. One lets us relish in negativity and victimhood, and the other leaves us soothed and hopeful. Somewhere between those two extremes exists realism, and the goal is to live in that gray space. Sounds simple, right? In today’s episode, we discuss how that’s not exactly the case.

Women are really tapped into avoiding being labeled negative and difficult, so oftentimes we feel the need to be optimistic. But the truth is, women can find power in pessimism. We discuss examples of the pros and cons of optimism and pessimism, and we also talk about our pessimism for the patriarchy, but our optimism for acceptance of traditionally excluded marginalized communities. Tune in to hear more!

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Topics Covered:

Defining optimism and pessimism
Where realism falls in the spectrum of pessimism and optimism
How gender roles can impact our reactions
The upsides and downsides of pessimism and optimism
What we’re currently optimistic and pessimistic about

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