Rewiring Your Brain for Hope: How to Overcome Cynicism with Dr. Jamil Zaki : 1197
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance
How to Witness the Goodness of Humanity
To witness the goodness of humanity, we must adopt a mindset akin to that of scientists, treating our lives as experiments where we actively explore and challenge our assumptions about people. Embracing calculated risks in trusting others, rather than approaching relationships with cynicism, can foster an environment that brings out the best in people. Self-fulfilling prophecies play a significant role; when we treat others based on our beliefs about their potential, we influence their behavior positively. Practicing hopeful skepticism instead of mistrust allows us to recognize and encourage human kindness, which is often present but overlooked. Awe is commonly derived from the moral beauty found in everyday acts of kindness, reinforcing the notion that goodness surrounds us when we choose to pay attention. Although not everyone exemplifies greatness continuously, the abundance of human goodness is more prevalent than we often realize, encouraging us to remain aware and open to it in our daily lives.
