{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61de0665cc27c20014ea15cf/66d766f062cc889574ebd8e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Surprising Science of Cynicism & Hope | Jamil Zaki","description":"<p>Are you feeling cynical about human nature? This fascinating discussion with psychologist Jamil Zaki, author of <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4dEW6pY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness</em></a>, will renew your faith in people. </p><p><br></p><p>Zaki demolishes common myths about cynicism and explains how hope - the belief that a better future is possible through our actions - is what empowers positive change. Discover practical ways to move from a stance of corrosive cynicism to one of \"hopeful skepticism\" rooted in curiosity, empathy, and accurate understanding.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Jamil at: <a href=\"https://www.jamil-zaki.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-zaki-b0b4a9192/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/the-science-of-hope-how-to-overcome-cynicism-and-believe-in-human-goodness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode Transcript</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you LOVED this episode </strong>you’ll also love the conversations we had with <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000593883011\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Robert Waldinger</a> about the power of relationships.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out our offerings &amp; partners:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Join My New Writing Project: </strong><a href=\"https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Awake at the Wheel</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources &amp; Discount Codes</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Jonathan Fields / Acast"}