Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Navigating uncertainty. During uncertain times, many of us are drawn to cynicism, seeing humanity as inherently selfish, greedy and untrustworthy. In his latest ...

Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Navigating uncertainty. In uncertain times, cynicism is an attractive worldview. But psychologist Jamil Zaki points to research that shows cynicism hurts us and ...

Protesters gather to demand a Gaza hostage deal on Sept. 1, 2024 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) Last Sunday was one of the hardest, most heartbreaking days an Israeli can ...

When I describe “cynics,” you might conjure up a certain type of person: the toxic, smirking misanthrope, oozing contempt. But they are not a fixed category, like New Zealanders or anesthesiologists.

Cynicism is tempting in uncertain times. But Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki says cynicism makes us more lonely, less trusting and less healthy.... Feeling cynical? Why science says 'hopeful ...