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CNBC
24-06-2025
- General
- CNBC
Stanford psychologist: Make this counterintuitive mindset change to live a smarter, happier life—and more key takeaways from 'Hope for Cynics'
Jamil Zaki's public persona was people pleasing and positive, as befitted a Stanford psychology professor and researcher of social connection, empathy, and trust. But in the pages of his latest book, he admits that, in private, he often felt cynical. His friend and colleague, the neuroscientist Emile Bruneau, by contrast, remained hopeful even as he was dying from an aggressive form of brain cancer. In "Hope for Cynics," Zaki tried to understand "why so many people feel the way I used to," he writes, "and how anyone can learn to think more like Emile." CNBC Make It put "Hope for Cynics" on our first book club shortlist because we expected people could relate — and the community voted to make it our inaugural pick. For those who didn't have a chance to read, or anyone who wants a quick recap before Wednesday's discussion in our private LinkedIn group, here are 5 key takeaways: Cynicism, Zaki explains, "is the theory that people are selfish, greedy, and dishonest." It influences how people think and behave, and it's linked to worse outcomes, research indicates. "Cynics suffer more depression, drink more heavily, earn less money, and even die younger," he writes. Though American society often promotes the idea that cynics are smarter, they actually "do less well at cognitive tests and have a harder time spotting liars," he notes. This mindset tends to keep people from believing things could be better — and from taking action to make them so. "Thoughts change the world, and cynicism is turning ours into a meaner, sadder, sicker place," Zaki writes. Most people would, research indicates, prefer compassion and connection. Cynicism "plays an underappreciated role" in America's problem with loneliness, Zaki says, which "intensifies depression, disrupts sleep, quickens cellular aging, and makes it harder to bounce back from stress." People often underestimate how much they'll enjoy interactions and how kind, trustworthy, receptive, and open-minded others will be. When they do take leaps of faith, though, those tend to pay off. Trust can lead to cooperation over competition and, over time, form healthier communities and workplace cultures, he says. "Many actions become self-fulfilling prophecies," Zaki writes. "People become who we expect them to be." The opposite of a cynic is a Pollyanna. "They disregard suspicious signs, forget betrayals, and hold on to any evidence of human goodness," writes Zaki. He doesn't advocate for that approach. Instead, he suggests readers strive to become what he calls "hopeful skeptics," or curious people who approach the world with a positive default, as Emile did. They ask questions, seek out information and evidence, and update their beliefs as needed. The book "describes the many ways cynicism traps us," Zaki writes, and "how we can escape its grip." He offers several practical steps readers can take, backed by behavioral science research, to work toward hopeful skepticism. For example: Zaki's own effort "hasn't turned me hopeful overnight," he says. The process takes time. "But new habits of mind and action are taking root." Zaki sets out to bust the myth that "optimists 'hopewash' problems while cynics shed light on them." Too often, he writes, cynics simply give up on the possibility of change. "It actually hope — the sense that things could improve in the future — mixed with fury, that inspires people to fight for progress," Zaki says. Throughout the book, he shares stories of individuals who stepped up, found partners in activism, and succeeded — whether they were fighting climate change or gerrymandering. As one activist, Wanjiku Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, put it: "Hope is something that you earn. We got our hope because of the hard work we put in every single day. Don't borrow our hope. Hope with us."
Daily Tribune
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Zoe Saldana wishes her sons had no idea she is an actress
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles Zoe Saldana wishes her children had no idea she was an actress. The 46-year-old star and her filmmaker husband Marco Perego Saldana have three sons, twins Cy and Bowie, 10, and Zen, eight – try not to separate their lives in case it affects their upbringing, but it comes with them getting to know her showbiz identity. Speaking on the issue of 'process parenting', she said: 'I wish I had kids that didn't yet know what I do, or during my kids' formation my work had grown up with no-one asked.' 'My husband and I really made this decision not to let separate our lives.' 'I feel like my work is kind of like in the backyard, so they do understand it, and then they don't.' 'They care about it, and then they kind of don't.' 'Much like in soccer language. So, it's very much like, it's kind of like the World Cup of acting, but they're simple kids and they get what they get.' She admitted she wanted to be 'more present' in her children's lives after her blockbuster career in Hollywood saw her become the first performer of Dominican descent to win the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as attorney Rita in the musical comedy film, Emile. She explained:
Thrill Geek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates Announced — Here's a First Taste
Get your forks ready—Disney has officially announced the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will run August 28 through November 22, offering 90 days of global eats, music, and family fun. Returning favorites like Emile's Fromage Montage, Remy's Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt, and the fan-favorite Eat to the Beat Concert Series are all on the menu again this year, alongside more than 35 Global Marketplaces serving up international and plant-based dishes from around the world. One sneak peek that already has our mouths watering: the Milled & Mulled Fall Fruit Cheesecake, featuring Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake with pomegranates and candied pecans. Beyond the bites, guests can: Hunt for Remy in World Showcase during the Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt Sample cheesy delights to earn a prize via Emile's Fromage Montage Catch live performances at America Gardens Theatre with Eat to the Beat dining packages for reserved seating Plus, Living with the Land will once again feature seasonal festival displays, blending agriculture and foodie culture with EPCOT's focus on sustainability. Stay tuned to @ThrillGeek on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for the full 2025 Foodie Guide as soon as it drops. See you at EPCOT! Janine is a theme park and pop culture nerd from an early age. Since 1994, she's been traversing the theme park world and has enjoyed all things from Halloween events to new ride releases and beyond. When she's not at a theme park, she's probably at a concert or doing something fun with her kiddo.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
New book tells story of world famous Irish journalist you've never heard of
He is one of the most famous journalists Ireland ever produced, but the name Emile Dillon is not widely known. Now a new book about the newspaperman who rose from the slums of Victorian Dublin to become a world renowned war correspondent brings him to life. Author Kevin Rafter tells Emile Dillon's story in his book Dillon Rediscovered, where he charts his life and career. He recounts how Dillon witnessed some of the most dramatic events in history, such as the assassination of a Russian tsar and bloody massacres in Armenia. Dillon was born Emile Joseph Dillon in 1854 and grew up near Dublin's Four Courts, the son of a hardware store owner. His father was a devout Catholic who wanted his son to be a priest, but Dillon had other academic ambitions. He travelled to Europe and then on to Russia, where he made his name as an authority on the vast country. He was friends with literary figures such as Leo Tolstoy. He rose to prominence as special correspondent with the Daily Telegraph. He was also a political advisor, author and academic. The book draws on never-seen-before letters and notebooks, to reveal a complicated personal life including marriages in Russia and Bulgaria and family conflict. He died in Barcelona in 1933. Here, author Kevin Rafter gives Irish Mirror readers the run down on the great Irish journalist. Emile was a famous newspaper journalist. He was born into a poor family in Dublin in 1854 but died a wealthy man in 1933. In between, he lived a remarkable life. He knew all the powerful politicians in Europe and beyond. For someone so influential, he actually had a soft voice and a quiet manner. He was an expert story-teller and was known for his vast store of anecdotes. He also loved Turkish cigarettes. The Dillon family lived in a small house behind the Four Courts. The house co-existed with a hardware shop owned by Emile's father. It was open from 7 am to 10 pm seven days a week. Tools cluttered the cobblestoned street outside the house. They also filled the living room in the house. Life was hard. Emile thought Dublin was 'dull and drab'. But he did have some happy childhood memories. He loved outings to the Strawberry Beds, the Phoenix Park and travelling by jaunting car to a fair in Donnybrook. He remembered the sights and sounds of bagpipes, tumblers of Guinness, ginger beer bottles, and the beating of drums. Emile's father was a deeply religious man and he desperately wanted his only son to become a priest. He. So in 1868, the 15-year old Emile arrived at Clonliffe College in north Dublin. He hated the experience, and he left a few months later. As a result, Emile fell out with his father and over the next decade he led a wanderlust life across Europe. He eventually settled in Russia where he lived hand-to-mouth by teaching English and translating documents. He was also writing for some local newspapers. His life then took another dramatic turn when he was appointed as a foreign correspondent with the Daily Telegraph of London. He became one of the giants of Fleet Street at a time when the papers were the only source of news. He reported on huge stories like the Armenia massacres in the 1890s, the Boxer Rising in China, the Russian Revolution and World War I. He also reported on the second trial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus. Many people believed Dreyfus had been wrongly convicted of treason for allegedly passing military secrets to the German embassy in Paris. It was a huge international story. Emile wrote three to six articles every day. One colleague said he was such 'a demon for work' that it was 'a marvel that his hand has not long ago been crippled with writer's cramp.' Emile was the highest paid foreign correspondent at the Daily Telegraph. His notebooks list purchases including, cigars a sailor suit for his youngest son, whiskey, writing paper, silk handkerchiefs, gloves, ink, collars, ties and a top hat. All these expenses were charged to his employer. I think it's fair to say these were the glory days of foreign correspondents. When he was on foreign assignments he often faced travel restrictions imposed on journalists. So he would dress up, sometimes as a woman, a priest, even a tribal chief. When he was reporting on a rebellion in Crete he dressed as a Greek monk. Because he spoke some Italian, Emile was thrust into ceasefire talks as an interpreter between the rebels and an Italian admiral who was part of an international peacekeeping force. The admiral was clearly convinced by the disguise. When they parted he picked up Emile's rifle and handed it to him. 'I gave him my blessing as devoutly as I knew how,' Emile admitted. He married a Russian widow and they had three sons. But he neglected his family. He was a workaholic and was always travelling to the next foreign story. His relations with his various secretaries were also a source of gossip. When he divorced his wife in Paris in 1913, a year later he married his secretary in Romania. He had 'serious misgivings' because of their age difference. Kathleen was only 26. Emile was turning 60. But it was a genuine love affair. He ordered a wedding ring for Kathleen made from 'the finest Russian gold'. Kevin Rafter is Full Professor of Political Communication at DCU and author of Dillon Rediscovered, which is published this week. The former journalist has worked for the Irish Times and RTE, among many others. His book Dillon Rediscovered is out this week, priced €20.
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emile John looks worlds away from his Emmerdale character in new role
Former Emmerdale star Emile John appeared in the most recent episode of Casualty – and viewers were surprised by his appearance as he looked very different from the character he portrayed in the Dales. Emile appeared in Emmerdale for 255 episodes between 2021 and 2024 as Ethan Anderson. The son of vicar Charles Anderson (Kevin Mathurin), Ethan was a lawyer who was involved in some controversial cases, including defending a man who violently attacked Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) in a racist attack. When Ethan realised he couldn't represent the man because of his vile views he ended up being beaten up himself. The character tragically died of a brain aneurysm as he was awaiting a probable person sentence for a driving offence after driving his friend Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope) to rescue his partner from some men who'd previously attacked him. When he lost control of the car and crashed, Nicky was seriously hurt. Ethan fled the scene, worried about his career as a lawyer. When Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly) found out that Ethan had abandoned her son, she ran him over in a revenge attack on the day of the village fete. When Ethan subsequently collapsed at home and died, Ruby was worried that she'd been the cause of his death but eventually that turned out not to be the case. As a lawyer, Ethan's look in Emmerdale was professional, with his wardrobe mainly consisting of smart suits. So his appearance on Casualty came as a surprise. His character, Jay Buswell, sported bleached hair, a chunky earring and other jewellery and a casual T shirt. More Trending Jay was admitted to the ED with symptoms that seemed to come from steroid abuse, but eventually he disclosed to Dr Rash Masum (Neet Mohan) that he suffered from Crohn's disease and had taken a large dose of his prescribed medication to try to get through a date with a woman he wanted to impress without having symptoms. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! In true Casualty style, the staff managed to fix him up physically as well as helping him to sort out his relationship issues, with Jay looking forward to another date with the woman after he was honest with her about his condition. Emile isn't the only former soap star to have made an appearance in Casualty recently. View More » A couple of weeks previously Coronation Street viewers will have recognised Connor McIntyre, who was formerly Corrie villain Pat Phelan, also turning up in a hospital bed as patient Kenny Sanders.
