optimismiin
Optimismiin is a fictional neurochemical concept used in science fiction and philosophical thought experiments to model the neural basis of optimism. The term blends “optimism” with the suffix -iin, a stylistic convention in speculative chemistry denoting a hypothetical molecule or ion. In these narratives, optimismiin is proposed as a modulatory agent released by reward-processing circuits in response to favorable expectations, biasing perception, memory, and decision making toward positive interpretations.
In traditional fiction and theoretical discussions, optimismiin may be described as either endogenously produced by brain
The concept serves to explore broader themes, including resilience in the face of adversity, the ethics of
In real science, there is no substance or molecule known as optimismiin. The term functions as a
See also: optimism, neurochemistry, positive psychology, placebo effect, cognitive biases.