![]() Majority of those who hate flying believe that it is riskier to fly somewhere than to drive, even though you are more than likely to get struck by lightning than get in a plane accident.įurthermore, someone may be an optimist over a pessimist because people tend to remember information that supports their expectations. This may seem like a dramatic example but think of those who hate traveling in planes. ![]() Someone who has never been in a bike or car accident will say both are a safe way to travel, even though riding a bike is much safer. In fact, the lifetime odds of death in a motor vehicle crash is 1 in 101, while dying on a bicycle is 1 in 3,396, making it significantly safer to ride a bike to work. Despite statistics showing otherwise, they may believe it is safer to drive to work than ride their bike. One example of how experience shapes our view of pessimism and optimism would be if someone who has been in several accidents on their bike was asked how risky it is to drive compared to riding a bike. This means that their view of the world is more grounded. According to, 82% of people agree with the statement “over the last year the world became more dangerous.”Ī pessimistic person tends to have a more realistic perception of life because they have experienced positive and negative events. However, due to COVID, overall optimism has decreased. This means that if most of the experiences someone has had in life are positive, they would most likely hold an optimistic view of the world because their perception would be warped towards thinking good things happen most of the time. ![]() One reason may be that most people tend to remember positive events instead of negative ones. Research has shown that there are many reasons why someone may be more optimistic than another person. The answer to these questions will give insight into human nature and how an individual’s personality affects their view of the world. Is it better to be an optimist or pessimist? Why is it that when given the same information, some people react with optimism while others respond with pessimism? ![]()
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