This chapter focuses on practical strategies for fostering empathy and countering cynicism through positive communications and relationship-building. It discusses the significance of gratitude and acknowledgment of kindness, as well as the transformative power of storytelling in reinforcing a hopeful perspective. The conversation emphasizes the importance of connection and understanding in overcoming societal divisions and embracing a more optimistic view of human nature.
It’s an age-old question - are people innately good or bad? Watching the news and constantly consuming social media, many of us are cynical about human nature. Psychologist Jamil Zaki suggests that we may be being fooled, that empathy is all around us - we just have to pay a little more attention. Jamil and Chris discuss the power of empathy, positive gossiping, normalizing compliments and more to help you see why the good in each of us is what makes us human.
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