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The Power of Trust and Skepticism with Jamil Zaki


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#193: Unlock better opportunities, improve your emotional and physical health, and build stronger relationships by embracing “hopeful skepticism.” Dr. Jamil Zaki shares science-backed, actionable strategies to overcome the rising tide of cynicism and shift toward a positive mindset— paving the way for a more fulfilling and successful life.

Dr. Jamil Zaki is the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab and a psychology professor at Stanford University. Trained at Columbia and Harvard, Dr. Zaki has published his work on empathy and kindness in the human brain, including his books The War For Kindness and Hope for Cynics.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/jamil-zaki-hopeful-skepticism


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Resources Mentioned

Chris Hutchins's Q&A Submission

Jamil Zaki: Website | X | Instagram

  • Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
  • Social Neuroscience Laboratory
  • Cynic Personality Self Evaluation

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      Full Show Notes

      (00:00) Introduction

      (02:35) The Difference Between Being Cynical vs. Skeptical

      (05:12) Why There’s a Massive Rise in Cynicism and Drop in Trust

      (07:36) Ways to Identify if You're a Cynic

      (09:45) The Spectrum of Cynicism

      (12:48) What’s the Ultimate Benefit of Overcoming Cynicism?

      (16:46) Is There Any Benefit to Being Cynical in Certain Scenarios?

      (20:30) The Generational Difference in Cynicism

      (21:41) Why Hopeful Skepticism Isn't the Same as Optimism

      (23:26) How to Cultivate Hopeful Skepticism

      (26:58) What Are Values Affirmations?

      (28:35) Ways to Engage People Who Are Too Cynical

      (31:18) Why You Should Experiment with Risk Tolerance in Social Settings

      (37:59) How to Deal with Hopeful Cynicism When Your Trust Is Broken

      (41:21) Role of Your Intuition and Gut vs. Science

      (44:37) The Impact of Cynicism on Personal Finance and Optimization

      (47:51) Dealing with Cynics in Your Own Family and Friend Circles

      (49:47) Advice for Parents to Course Correct Kids

      (52:27) The Rule of Exception in Cynicism


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