Dr. Jamil Zaki is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford who studies cynicism and hope. He shares what he’s learned through his research, what drew him to study the brain in this way, and offers practical ways you can work through your cynical tendencies and lean in to hope. Watch for his new book Hope for Cynics The Surprising Science of Human Goodness. More About Dr. Zaki: Buy his new book Hope For Cynics here https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Cynics-Surprising-Science-Goodness/dp/153874306X LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-zaki-b0b4a9192 Dr. Zaki’s TED Talk on “How to Escape the Cynicism Trap” with 3 million+ views This ep is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. This ep is sponsored by Field of Greens. For 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping visit www.FieldOfGreens.com and use promo code MENTAL This ep is sponsored by the language learning app Babbel. Get up to 60% off your subscription at www.Babbel.com/breath If you’re interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurniture WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It’s extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing. Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod    Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donate You can also donate via Zelle (make payment to [email protected])  To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.