Will our world come tumbling down?

2009-07-11

Word Skimming

Word: Cynical

Definition (straight from http://www.dictionary.com):
1.like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
2.showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's actions, esp. by actions that exploit the scruples of others.
3.bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic.
4.(initial capital letter) cynic (def. 5).

Fact: People who fail to grasp this concept fail to survive in the ever changing world. i.e. People who are too optimistic.
Fact: Cynical views give rise, (more than often) to changes within society.
Fact: Everyone is cynical one point or another in their life-time

Myth: Cynical views are bad for society

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