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Modern vs Ancient Cynicism
- Modern cynicism differs from ancient Cynic philosophy by assuming everyone is hypocritical and untrustworthy.
- This shift represents a decay from pursuing truth to surrendering to universal dishonesty.
Cynical Genius Perception
- People perceive cynics as more intelligent and competent despite disliking them.
- The archetype of the cynical genius, like Sherlock Holmes, reflects this perception.
Skepticism vs Cynicism
- Skepticism means proportioning trust based on evidence; cynicism is a bias towards distrust.
- Cynics often see their distrust as rational though it may be exaggerated.