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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Are You Tired of Feeling Cynical? Hopeful Skepticism Could Be a Way Out
Description: It’s easy to be cynical about the state of the world—even when you’re a researcher who studies empathy and kindness. Stanford University psychologist Jamil Zaki turned his own negativity into his new book Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness. The book busts common myths about cynicism and explores what it could be doing to our body and brain. Zaki reflects on the imperfections of cynicism and hope and presents a third option: hopeful skepticism.Recommended reading:Read Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness. Fo...