# Why Optimism Makes Us Sad | Are We Better Off Being Pessimists? | Einzelgänger

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Published: 2026-09-13T11:10:54+00:00
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Why Optimism Makes Us Sad | Are We Better Off Being Pessimists? Generally, people praise the optimistic mindset, and research suggests that optimism helps us reduce stress and depressive symptoms. Hence, optimism seems to be a healthy coping mechanism for dealing with the future when looking at the scientifically proven benefits.But does optimism also have downsides? Can some forms of optimism even be dangerous? And could it be that, in some cases, we’re better off being pessimistic? This video explores why optimism may not always be the wisest choice and why being a pessimist may be the best move.Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartCreative Commons (attributions):Auschwitz footage: https://archive.org/details/Auschwitz1946 Nagasaki: https://archive.org/details/428Npc2586NagasakiBurst Bombing Germany: https://archive.org/details/BombingNorthernGermany Frankl: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Viktor_Frankl2.jpg Roman bathhouse: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hull_bathhouse_6_July_2018.jpg Epictetus: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Discourses__Epictetus_(illustration_1)_(9021700938).jpg00:00 Intro 0…

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