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		xvilka on Nov 15, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Depression is more than low mood, it’s a change of... Not really. Self-delusion is so-called "soldier mindset" while realistic evaluation is the "scout mindset". You can be pessimistic or optimistic in both cases, they are orthogonal. I recommend a book by Julia Galef with the same name [1]. [1] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42041926-the-scout-minds...

qeternity on Nov 15, 2021 [–]

Thanks, just bought. Will give it a read.

leetrout on Nov 15, 2021 | [–]

It is a very good read or listen on audiobook.

Very interesting examples and points being made.

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