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Low cognition predicts unrealistic optimism. High cognition predicts realism and pessimism. (journals.sagepub.com)

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[–] MayonnaiseArch@beehaw.org -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's certainly true.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's really not. The average IQ dropped for the first time, the average lifespan dropped for the first time... All data points to the 70s-00s as being the best time to be alive. We're past peak.

[–] MayonnaiseArch@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Damn, I'm too old - I still think it's the 00 years. Weeee

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

Everybody knows the 90s happened 10 years ago, right?