Pronoia is comparable to paranoia (which is commonly believed to be a mental disease), but is its emotional opposite. The paranoic thinks that everyone and everything are conspiring against him. So-called pronoids see reality as quite positive, and regard themselves as responsible for good things, which they are convinced are going to happen. If paranoia is a mental disorder, then pronoia is a mental disorder. So (apparently) happiness is a mental disorder.

But it is Schadenfreude, a mischievous delight in the misfortunes of others, which remains the worst trait in human nature.

Her skills are well matched to the job.

Don’t fight the tape.