You choose homeostasis. Feeeling good about the future makes you feel good. This leads to immediate improvements in one's quality of life. People are attracted to those who have a "positive outlook." No one likes hanging around a doomsayer.
This author clearly lives in a place where he can afford such optimism. It's not so easy in the slums of Tanzania.
This author clearly lives in a place where he can afford such optimism. It's not so easy in the slums of Tanzania.