Media

Jamil's work is often covered in the popular press, and he also writes op eds for outlets such as the New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and Harvard Business Review. Here you can find some selected writing by / about Jamil.

  • Don’t Fall Into the ‘Cynicism Trap’

    The New York Times

  • The Strategic Power of Hope

    Harvard Business Review

  • Want to Be a Better Listener? Take Lessons From a Chatbot.

    The Wall Street Journal

  • Is being a cynic bad for you? Here’s what I learned

    The Guardian

  • Why cynics earn less and die earlier — and how hope can help

    WBUR

  • Dr. Jamil Zaki Dr. Jamil Zaki: How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset

    The Huberman Lab Podcast

  • How to Become a More Empathetic Listener

    Harvard Business Review

  • A daring escape from cynicism: Scientist explains why “hopeful skeptics” are outsmarting doomers

    Salon

  • You 2.0: Fighting Despair

    Hidden Brain

  • Are you too cynical? Take the test

    The Times

  • Quit Being a Cynic at Work. It’s Holding You Back.

    The Wall Street Journal

  • Compassion is making a comeback in America

    Vox

  • Hope for Cynics by Jamil Zaki review – beating the ‘trust recession’

    The Guardian

  • Why Cynics Are Less Likely to Succeed

    Harvard Business Review