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How to Overcome Cynicism and Embrace Hope with Jamil Zaki

The One You Feed

CHAPTER

Challenging Cynicism: The Misconception of Wisdom

This chapter explores the misconceptions of cynicism, arguing that it is mistakenly viewed as a sign of intelligence. It highlights research indicating that cynics often perform worse than optimists and discusses how a cynical worldview leads to harmful assumptions about the trustworthiness of others.

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