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 ...

If there's one thing that makes me cynical, it's optimists. They are just far too cynical about cynicism. If only they could see that cynics can be happy, constructive, even fun to hang out with, they ...

This is how cynicism affects your outlook on life (and what to do about it). What is cynicism, anyway? One definition points to how people are generally selfish and dishonest. Another definition is an ...

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, ...