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Living Well with Pessimism with Joseph Acquisto

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CHAPTER

Living as if in a pessimistic worldview

The speakers discuss the concept of living as if in a pessimistic worldview, exploring the ideas of living as if God existed, as if there was no suffering or boredom, and as if our actions in the world could make a difference. They emphasize the importance of constant questioning and avoiding definitive answers, while also reflecting on the limitations of finding a fixed purpose or specific way of living.

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