About
The Minimalists speak with Dr. Jamil Zaki from Stanford University about understanding and overcoming hopelessness and cynicism.
Discussed in this episode:
In what ways does cynicism mimic false hope? (2:24)
How do you find hope when you’ve felt hopeless for a long time? (10:08)
What are the surprising downsides of hope? (22:00)
Listener tip: Overthinking makes people feel hopeless. (30:55)
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Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Recorded at Earthing Studios.