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0 pointsEisenstein1mo ago0 comments

It is only foolish if you would be happier as a cynic.

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Sitting down at a table to play poker and refusing to acknowledge the rest of the players are trying to take your money isn't "avoiding cynicism" it's just being a mark

EisensteinOP1mo ago

But approaching every social interaction as a zero-sum game where you are competing with others is not only cynical but exhausting and makes one unbearable to be around. If you want to do that, then I guess you will be in good company hanging out with the bad-faith liars you feel are worth destroying your own values to combat.

snapcaster1mo ago

have fun continuing to lose in a noble fashion

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snapcaster1mo ago

Sitting down at a table to play poker and refusing to acknowledge the rest of the players are trying to take your money isn't "avoiding cynicism" it's just being a mark

EisensteinOP1mo ago

snapcaster1mo ago

have fun continuing to lose in a noble fashion

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