Rewiring Your Brain for Hope: How to Overcome Cynicism with Dr. Jamil Zaki : 1197
Description
In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey welcomes Dr. Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. Dr. Zaki discusses the critical intersection between empathy, cynicism, and hope, exploring the impacts of negativity bias, cynicism in modern society, and how we can rewire our brains to become more hopeful. Drawing from his latest research and new book, Hope for Cynics, Dr. Zaki shares profound insights on human goodness, how we can challenge our biases, and the practices that can help us foster a more positive outlook on the world.
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- Jamil Zaki’s website: jamil-zaki.com
- Jamil Zaki's New Book: Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
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Timestamps and Highlights:
- 00:00:01 – Introduction by Dave Asprey
- 00:02:00 – Dr. Zaki on Cynicism and Empathy
- 00:05:30 – The Science Behind Empathy and Human Goodness
- 00:10:00 – The Impact of Negativity Bias on Decision-Making
- 00:15:00 – How to Overcome Cynicism Through Skepticism
- 00:20:30 – Practices to Foster Empathy and Optimism
- 00:30:00 – Understanding Cynicism in the Digital Age
- 00:35:00 – Building Hope in Relationships and Society
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