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 harms 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 scepticism 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… - 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 1:03:48 Advice for People Who Want to Take More Risks 1:07:27 Where to Find Jamil - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/