The first range of pessimists
- The closet pessimists view historical progress as coincidence but think low growth or stagnation is more likely.
- Next are the sceptics. They agree that progress is likely, but question the validity of the data or if something is missing.
- Then we get to the first tier of true pessimists. They know things will improve, but they doubt they'll be part of it.
- Next comes the pessimist who sees progress as only benefiting small groups of people.
- A level down is those who quietly hope for decline (to benefit their investments.)
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