Published on 12, July, 2020
I expect this thread will start someone off, however I have moved on from that, but I remain a cynic nonetheless, though each day is getting a tad easier, but it's not without it's trials.Yes, I am a cynic, I think that this is more prevalent when you're a person with autism. Anyone else find that they are more cynical than a non-autistic person or is it just me?I hope that this topic is not problematic.
MrProblematic said:Anyone else find that they are more cynical than a non-autistic person or is it just me?
Oh yes.
I'm probably an extra pain in the behind for the cynicysm deniers because I like to go the extra mile to back up my statements and I can sometimes almost hear them grinding their teeth over their camomile tea.
So what you're saying is, this can be considered a blessing as well as a curse? I like that, I suddenly don't feel bad about being a cynic.
It is an essential balance in nature for all those gullible fools out there - we are essential in a thriving ecosystem of society.
I'm not totally cynical, but I do have a healthy amount, if something looks to good to be true, then it usually is. I agree with Iain there are a lot of gullible fools out there.
I think there are a lot of people who've never been taught to question anything and literally know no better. Critical thinking is essential to navigating life, from asking yourself, if I go up that trail, will I be able to get down again? To do I believe what this person is telling me? Learning to ask questions of a question and knowing what your own boundaries are isn't cynicism or self limiting, its self preservation.