It is easy to point out why things are wrong. It is easy to point out why someone or some policy is flawed. It is easy to make a list of reasons why you should not do something.
You only get to do this cynicism* if you can tell me one thing that you are in favour of.
The cynic wants to prove you wrong.
The sceptic wants to understand how you achieve your goal.
*Two Important Definitions
You must learn to distinguish people who are sceptics (positive) from people who are cynics (negative).
cynic ˈsɪnɪk noun
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1.a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.“some cynics thought that the controversy was all a publicity stunt”
sceptic ˈskɛptɪk noun
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1.a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
