
Jamil Zaki
Stanford psychologist | Expert on empathy and human connection

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Jamil Zaki is a Stanford psychologist who studies empathy and human connection. He teaches that connected communities thrive at every level - and that connection is a learnable skill.
His keynotes and workshops reach audiences from K-12 students to Fortune 100 executive teams. Jamil helps organizations build the interpersonal skills that drive collaboration and trust.
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How to escape the cynicism trap
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.
We're experiencing an empathy shortage, but we can fix it together
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMonterey 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
| TEDxMarin 2017 | 2017 | 🇺🇸San Rafael, United States |
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