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The Wisdom of Pessimism
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VoiceTube posted on 2016/06/28Ever wonder if a little pessimism could actually make you happier? This video dives into the surprising wisdom behind expecting the worst, exploring ideas from William James and Buddhist philosophy. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of how we view expectations versus reality!
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life
US /laɪf/
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UK /laɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- Period of time things live, from birth to death
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US /riˈælɪti/
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UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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US /de/
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UK /deɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- The period of time when it is light outside
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US /wɚst/
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UK /wɜ:st/
- Adjective
- Superlative of 'bad'; least good
- Adverb
- Superlative of 'bad'; least good
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