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466 | Hope for Cynics
Episode 466

466 | Hope for Cynics

The Minimalists · Joshua Fields Millburn

October 28, 202435m 46s

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Show Notes

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.