How To Be More Hopeful In A Cynical World - Dr Jamil Zaki - #841

Modern Wisdom

09/21/24

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Dr Jamil Zaki is a psychologist, professor at Stanford University, and an author.

In a world filled with fake news, bad news and doom, it’s easy to become cynical. But what does science say about whether cynicism helps or harm us? Why is it so seductive, and how can we all learn to become more hopeful?

Expect to learn why people are so tempted by cynicism, how skepticism is different, if cynical people are more or less happy, health, intelligent and successful, whether there is a reason to feel more hopeful, the role of optimism in your life, how to cultivate more positivity and much more...

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(00:00) Why is Cynicism So Alluring? (06:10) The Cynicism Safety Blanket (15:11) How to Spot a Cynical Person (22:05) Is Cynicism Contagious? (26:58) Can Someone Be Universally Cynical? (30:51) How Cynicism Has Grown Over Time (37:09) Does Childhood Impact Cynicism? (41:28) Tools to Combat Cynicism (56:05) Why This Was Personal for Jamil (01:03:48) Advice for People Who Want to Take More Risks (01:07:27) Where to Find Jamil

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