“By never trusting, cynics never lose,” writes Zaki. “They also never win. Refusing to trust anyone is like playing poker by folding every hand before it begins." news.stanford.edu/stories/2024... Whether you fight for climate, democracy, social justice, or whatever, find your hopeful skepticism.

Finding hope in a cynical world

Being distrustful may protect us, but it also shuts down opportunities for collaboration, love, and community, says Jamil Zaki. In his new book, the psychology professor offers ways to embrace “hopefu...