In this program, we watched and discussed a selected TED talk. TED talks follow a unique format. Speakers at TED events have a maximum of 18 minutes to share their messages, which are delivered in highly polished, succinct speeches. TED talks are delivered by people from all walks of life on a multitude of subjects. A great many of these talks are about the insights gained by ordinary people–insights gained through extraordinary experiences or based on their contemplation of the ordinary events of their lives. Either way, their insights are genuine—not based upon theory or dogma, but through experience.
The title of this Ted talk is “How to Escape the Cynicism Trap.” Jamil Zaki was the speaker.
Some days, it’s hard to be optimistic. But cynicism — the idea that people are inherently selfish, greedy, and dishonest — is making humanity lonelier and more divided, says psychologist Jamil Zaki. Presenting fascinating research on cooperation, empathy, and trust, Zaki makes the scientific case for optimism and shows us how to break out of the cynicism trap.
This group was facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert.
