Paranoid Optimism: Technique 3 - The "I'm Not a Conspiracy Theorist" Technique

Step 1: Deny the Obvious

When faced with overwhelming evidence, simply deny the truth. It's not like you're in a conspiracy or anything.

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Step 2: Shift the Blame

When faced with a problem, shift the blame to someone else. "It's not my fault, it's the system!"

Step 3: Create a Counter-Narrative

When faced with an inconvenient fact, create a competing narrative to explain it. "That's not what happened, it was actually... something else."

Inconvenient Truths

Conclusion

And there you have it. Follow these three steps, and you too can be a master of Paranoid Optimism. Remember, it's not about the truth, it's about feeling good about yourself.

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