Dentin comments on The Fable of the Burning Branch - Less Wrong Discussion
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In my experience, good parables seldom reflect real life. They reflect a distorted, amplified caricature, so as to better make a point that might be missed with a more realistic story.
Also, I think you're on the right track with defeatism and depression.