Cynicism

“I think the best in us are optimists with experience. The worst are cynicists when it comes to creation, because if you're cynical, like, there's no, you know, you just end up being nihilistic, right?”

“Cynicism is associated with lower IQ, lower literacy, lower numeracy, and lower earnings. The idea of cynical individuals being more competent Appears to be a widespread, yet largely illusory lie.”