What Are You Optimistic About?

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This years Edge question is exactly that – what are you optimistic about?

Lots of smart people answered.

Here’s why I’m optimistic:

Not only are the world’s richest starting to focus their efforts on solving the problems of the world’s poorest (as Esther Dyson and Jason Calacanis said), but, my generation appears to be seeking greater meaning and fulfillment in life at a younger age.

My optimism results from the belief that, unlike any other point in our history, the interests of the successful and experienced older generation are aligned with the interests of the passionate youth – a desire to improve the fate of the poor throughout the world.

What are you optimistic about?

  • howard lindzon

    I am long Fraser. Optimistic like you always. It pays better

  • http://www.lindzon.blogspot.com howard lindzon

    I am long Fraser. Optimistic like you always. It pays better

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