How to Find Hope in a Cynical World

It’s hard to stay hopeful these days. Stanford professor Jamil
Zaki has been studying the incredible depth of human kindness for
decades, but even he gives in to cynicism when he doubts our
ability to be civil and cooperative. 


That’s a shame - because shedding cynicism and grasping hope will
make you happier and healthier. Jamil and Dr Laurie Santos look
at the scientific evidence showing that we should be more
trusting of other people and optimistic about our facility to
work together. 


Jamil's book Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of
Human Goodness is out now.


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