Optimism
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Optimism has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Young and Profiting (Oct 2025).
Optimism is the attitude or mindset of expecting events to lead to particularly positive, favorable, desirable, and hopeful outcomes. A common idiom used to illustrate optimism versus pessimism is a glass filled with water to the halfway point: an optimist is said to see the glass as half full, while a pessimist sees the glass as half empty. In ordinary English, optimism may be synonymous with idealism—often, unrealistic or foolish optimism in particular.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Young and Profiting |
| Field | Psychology, Philosophy |
Who talks about Optimism on podcasts?
Unknown (Interviewer/Host) brought up Optimism; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Young and Profiting.
- The Truth About the AI Revolution: It’s Both Good and Bad on Young and Profiting (Oct 2025) — Unknown (Interviewer/Host)
What is Optimism mentioned alongside?
Optimism is most often mentioned alongside General AI (Artificial General Intelligence), Productivity and Disruptive Innovation.
Mentioned together: General AI (Artificial General Intelligence), Productivity, Disruptive Innovation, 21st Century Wisdom, Working Memory, Human Species, Politics, Human Identity, Pessimism, Revolution