optimist
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"I was born an optimist," he told me.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
But the eternal optimist said he draws strength from the example set by Glover: "He's a natural American hero, in my opinion."
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
But despite her comparisons to pessimistic comedians like Larry David, Hoffman remains an optimist.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
“It depends on whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist,” Dr. Gazzaley says.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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