Let’s be honest: Cynicism has a certain appeal. It makes us feel sharp. Sophisticated. Ahead of the curve. In a world filled with spin, scams, and sugar-coated corporate speak, being cynical can feel ...

Cynicism is invisible and implicit, and yet lethal and dangerous. Yet society and the media usually minimize the danger of emotions as such, although they do say how an event was devastating, like the ...

A conversation with psychology professor Jamil Zaki about the negative consequences of a cynical mindset. Around the world, we’ve become increasingly cynical about other people, public institutions, ...