optimist

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Askell describes herself as an optimist but still sees risks that society’s checks and balances may get overwhelmed by AI advancements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

While accepting the inaugural award for best podcast at last Sunday’s Golden Globes, Amy Poehler — perennial optimist and the mind behind some of contemporary culture’s most feel-good media — made a rare off-color joke.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

But despite her comparisons to pessimistic comedians like Larry David, Hoffman remains an optimist.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

BofA equity strategist Savita Subramanian has been a stalwart stock-market optimist practically since the bull market began just over three years ago.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

Still, he was an eternal optimist, so he kept the great cage of the fifth level always in readiness.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman