SYSK TRENDING -The Truth About Cynicism
In this episode of Something You Should Know, host Mike Ruthers interviews Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki about the rise of cynicism in modern society, its psychological and social costs, and the surprising science showing that most people are more trustworthy and kind than we assume.
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