Critical thinking without hope is cynicism. Hope without critical thinking is naïveté.
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In order to survive — both as individuals and as a civilization — and especially in order to thrive, we need the right balance of critical thinking and hope.
A plant needs water in order to survive, and needs the right amount of water in order to thrive. Overwater it and it rots with excess. Underwater it and it dries up inside.
Some long overdue thoughts on cynicism, hope, and the stories we tell ourselves (via explore-blog)
For me – less cynicism and more naïveté