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Hope for Cynics

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What’s it about?

Cynicism isn't wisdom—it's a cognitive trap. Psychologist Jamil Zaki reveals how distrust harms our health and happiness, and offers a science-backed alternative: hopeful skepticism.

You’ll learn

  • Cynicism is a prejudice, not realism
  • Distrust creates the world you fear
  • Hopeful skepticism is evidence-based trust
  • Small acts of trust build social capital