Why We Find Pessimists More Intelligent - The Swaddle

By seeming rather oblivious to risks that a pessimist would hurry to point out, optimists can end up looking less intelligent by default.

Here’s a thought experiment. If a film reviewer goes on to praise a movie without a hint of criticism — of its narrative, its cinematography, its direction, or even its impact upon society — their re… [+5915 chars]

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