Hope in an Age of Cynicism
To achieve an inclusive society, we need to build bonds of trust across our differences. Yet our society today is awash with cynicism and distrust, and the problem seems to be getting worse over time. As Professor Jamil Zaki, professor of psychology at Stanford University, puts it, “humanity has lost faith in humanity.”
In his new book Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, Professor Zaki argues that despite its veneer of moral and intellectual superiority, cynicism is “a tool of the status quo” and a significant barrier to social progress. Join Professor Zaki in conversation with Kenji Yoshino, faculty director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, to explore the science of cynicism and ways to cultivate hope even in challenging times. Attendees of this event will automatically enter a raffle to receive a copy of Professor Zaki’s book.
This event is part of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging speaker series and is cosponsored by the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center. View the list of our speaker series' sponsors.
Note on Accessibility: This virtual event requires an Internet connection and computer or smartphone. Live captioning is available for this event. For any questions and/or requests for accommodations, please email Mindy.Darwish@nyu.edu 5-7 business days in advance of the event date. However, we will always do our best to meet an accommodation need when communicated.