I've seen that before and it's rather vague re. patterns...it is something of a theoretical leap.  However, we are 'hard-wired' for optimism...you should enjoy this
http://positivepsychologynews.com/news/louisa-jewell/2011062118294
which discusses Tali Sharot's work.

And by the way....did you ever post that poem you owe me?  

it's going to the moon, that's what Hell, sell NOW!

maybe for Sure!

 

wake up Walsoraj your the only bear and you sold everything already

Well, in all seriousness, I do expect the slump to be shorter than previous ones.  The infrastructure is on a good trajectory, and is more robust than it's ever been (with a very long way to go, still).  My take on overall public perception is that distrust and skepticism are lower than ever.

You don't bear very hard.

Making progress...

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-fund-raises-65-mln-205149343.html

Don't forget to rock the vote!

Ive only got about 10% in BTC the rest in dollars!  but I'm still nervous.

Shouldn't that be "double digits" now or are you going to stick with single digits forever?

16,642.82 BTC sent on the last block.  These are constant and a lot bigger than the average amount of TX.

Just saying be ready if the shit hits the fan.

No no no, its all wrong, he spent coins when the price was rising and he mustn't do that because that's not how deflatory currencies work. He can only hoard his coins if its going up or droves of economic experts will gang up to lecture him on why he mustn't buy new toys when he finds he has money spare.