Something You Should Know
SYSK TRENDING -The Truth About Cynicism
April 28, 2026·25 minconversationalself improvement
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In this episode of *Something You Should Know*, host Mike Ruthers interviews Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki about the rise of cynicism in modern society, its psychological and social costs, and the surprising science showing that most people are more trustworthy and kind than we assume.
In this episode of *Something You Should Know*, host Mike Ruthers interviews Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki about the rise of cynicism in modern society, its psychological and social costs, and the surprising science showing that most people are more trustworthy and kind than we assume.
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Jamil Zaki
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Jamil Zakiby Jamil ZakiMike RuthersGeorge Carlin
Books
Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodnessby Jamil Zaki
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Mental HealthParentingSelf Improvement
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