I'm not a pessimist.

I am the most proficent optimist.  In 1995 I lived in the wilderness, w/o running water, electricity, etc. The view was beautiful, 100 + ac overlooking the Pacific south of Langlois , Oregon.  From the approximatley 1000' above sea level I would watch the sun set on the Pacific and the Comet cross the sky at night.  Optimistically I would read about building and modifying my own 386 computer by the flashlight or the car dome light I hooked up to an extra car battery.