This chapter delves into the shift from a cynical mindset to a more optimistic outlook, emphasizing the importance of hope and human empathy. The speakers discuss upcoming initiatives and events that aim to promote democratic ideals and enhance community engagement.
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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