pvonhellermannn, (edited )
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All those reading and contributing to ClimateDiary will know that questions of are central to what we are collectively trying to work through here.

This essay by Jag Bhalla, on "The Dark Origins of Optimism and its Current Cheerful Evils", is one of the best pieces I've ever read on this. Maybe the best (also many links). Enjoy.

"As Voltaire knew, optimism is often an elite-serving demon in disguise"

https://sublationmedia.com/the-dark-origins-of-optimism-and-its-current-cheerful-evils/

Glamazon,
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@pvonhellermannn

This is an absolutely amazing article I will share it with anyone whom I think will listen.

pvonhellermannn,
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@Glamazon i agree! Let’s both keep on sharing 😊

Greengordon,
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@pvonhellermannn

Long and great article. He points out that economists and optimists have decided upon:

"a gospel of greed as the one true path to humanity’s salvation.”

#capitalism

Shanmonster,
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@pvonhellermannn I’m enjoying the article, but wow, does this author ever have a thing for alliteration!

pvonhellermannn,
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@Shanmonster 😄 that is a good point. It’s quite hard to not fall for: always so many opportunities!

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