there's too many men, too many people making too many problems... and there's not much love to go around. Can't you see this is a zoo of dim wits
Do you see cynicism as synonymous with rudeness?Likely because people simply cannot be so rude in person.
I find that there is a disproportionate amount of cynicism on the internet in particular. Something about it draws cynics and negativity.
Is this ironic, or are you just cynical?Can't you see this is a zoo of dim wits
Seriously. I read Slashdot for the entertaining comments. Getting a bunch of CIS/IT folks in one room and letting them rant about the state of the government? I'm on board with that.I find that there is a disproportionate amount of cynicism on the internet in particular. Something about it draws cynics and negativity.
You are mistaking cynicism for inaction. I consider myself fairly cynical, but never shy away from tackling problems head-on, and never take the part of a victim. I just understand and acknowledge actual and potential problems, without sugarcoating or wishful thinking. As a result, I can prepare for the worst, and take calculated risks because I have done the calculation. It actually makes me more effective.Cynicism is stagnation in its purest form. To disable one's self because the world's problems are far bigger than one man can solve is just as much part of the problem as the problem itself. It's just an excuse to be a victim.
Ideally, the greatest consequence of cynicism is that our problems are left to snowball out of control because no one thinks it can be changed.
You are mistaking cynicism for inaction. I consider myself fairly cynical, but never shy away from tackling problems head-on, and never take the part of a victim. I just understand and acknowledge actual and potential problems, without sugarcoating or wishful thinking. As a result, I can prepare for the worst, and take calculated risks because I have done the calculation. It actually makes me more effective.
The opposite of cynicism would (put cynically) be pollyanna-ism. Either mindset can inform action or inaction, just for different reasons and in different ways. Inaction or stagnation is often based on apathy, or even depression. Cynicism can accompany either of these states, but is not the same.
To me, there seems to be a reduction in cynicism. But then again, I grew up with one foot in the Gen X 90's where cynicism reached its apex. I was somewhat startled when the young people started actually openly stating they care about things.