Pessimism and optimism absolve us of the responsibility to act | Yuval Noah Harari
August 28, 2025
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as posted by the channelPessimism breeds despair and optimism breeds complacency. If we only see one possible outcome – good or bad – then what’s the point in doing anything to change it?
Yuval Noah Harari and Professor Cheng Lesong of @PekingUniversity1898, spoke on 26 March 2025.
Watch full discussion: bit.ly/PU-YNH.
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