Published Nov 4, 2024
434: Why Our Brains Are Wired for Negativity, and How It’s Sabotaging Our Happiness | Jamil Zaki, PhD
Max Lugavere and Jamil Zaki, PhD, delve into our brains' wiring for negativity and its impact on happiness, exploring the evolutionary basis of this bias, how it fosters cynicism, and the role of social media in amplifying it. Zaki offers pathways to counter negativity through skepticism, kindness, and empathy, proposing ways to nurture healthier relationships and societal cohesion.
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