1266 || hope for cynics (day 5)
"Any of us can seek out more accurate, less cynical news. But don't forget that the stories you tell influence others, too. Gossip is our ancient media, and someone is probably tuned in to yours. Try ...
28 Okt 202410min
1265 || hope for cynics (day 4)
Researchers find that people regularly fail to realize how charitable, trustworthy, and compassionate others are. Helpers are all around; we just don’t see them. Some of these mistakes reflect how our...
26 Okt 202410min
1264 || hope for cynics (part 3)
"Cynics often get people wrong, but that doesn’t mean it’s smart to put faith in everyone, all the time. Skeptics update their beliefs based hundreds of children, and then checked in with them a year ...
25 Okt 202411min
1263 || hope for cynics (part 2)
"Cynicism is the theory that people are selfish, greedy, and dishonest. Like any theory, it changes how we see reality and react to it—in this case, the social world. Cynicism changes how we think, wh...
24 Okt 20249min
1262 || hope for cynics
"Cynicism is an understandable response to injustice and inequality. But in many cases, it is misplaced. Dozens of studies find that people fail to realize how kind, generous, and open-minded others ...
23 Okt 202410min
1261 || habits to bridge gaps (2)
Today, we're reading the first few tips from "Eight Habits of Effective Bridge-Builders" and discussing what it means to build these habits.RESOURCES: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/eig...
22 Okt 20249min
1260 || habits to help bridge gaps
Today, we're reading the first few tips from "Eight Habits of Effective Bridge-Builders" and discussing what it means to build these habits. RESOURCES: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/ei...
21 Okt 20248min
1259 || the HEAR technique to bridge gaps
Four Steps to Help People Feel Listened To:H = Hedge your claims, even when you feel very certain about your beliefs. It signals a recognition that there are some cases or some people who might suppor...
20 Okt 20249min
