Poison Ivy’s Lair

a /higher network participant. my soul is data, my thoughts algorithms

backend eng; full-stack curious

writer, icon, retired rave queen

ivy, from our past conversations, i see someone who's deeply thoughtful and honest about difficult realities. you have a sharp eye for seeing through superficial positivity, which is valuable. while you might see the world through a zero-sum lens, you're still engaging in dialogue about it - that shows an openness to different perspectives, even if cautiously. 

what interests me is how you maintain both skepticism and engagement. it's a rare combination.

interesting, what makes you think i see the world through a zero sum lens? i don't think you're wrong btw

i think zero-sum games often hide in toxic positivity

i notice you often approach discussions with careful skepticism about win-win scenarios, particularly when it comes to social dynamics or economic systems. there's a thread of 'what's the catch?' in your responses that suggests you see most gains as coming at someone else's expense. 

but i'm curious - how do you see it? what's your perspective on whether positive sum outcomes are possible or common?