"Cynicism is a tool of the status quo." - Jamil Zaki "Billions of us are taught that life is a... more

"I am sure that we will recognize that there are some things in our society, some things in our world,... more

Peace does not always represent justice or equity. Sometimes, it's good to be agitated. I think we can be hopeful... more

"Studies reveal a recipe for disagreeing better:Good disagreers ask questions instead of making statements.They work to get underneath people’s opinions... more

"Ernest Hemingway once said, "The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." He... more

"Any of us can seek out more accurate, less cynical news. But don't forget that the stories you tell influence... more

Researchers find that people regularly fail to realize how charitable, trustworthy, and compassionate others are. Helpers are all around; we... more

"Cynics often get people wrong, but that doesn’t mean it’s smart to put faith in everyone, all the time. Skeptics... more

"Cynicism is the theory that people are selfish, greedy, and dishonest. Like any theory, it changes how we see reality... more

"Cynicism is an understandable response to injustice and inequality. But in many cases, it is misplaced. Dozens of studies... more