Jamil Zaki

Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory. A leading expert on empathy and human connection, he is the author of "The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World" and "Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness." His research explores how people can cultivate compassion and resist the pull of cynicism in an increasingly divided world. A sought-after speaker and writer, Zaki contributes to outlets such as The New Yorker and The New York Times, translating cutting-edge science into actionable insights for everyday life.