Ancient Cynicism was a philosophy of virtue, simplicity and moral independence—not pessimism. Perhaps that’s exactly what ...

Cynicism is a belief that humans are self-interested and immoral. Cynicism was once seen as radical, now is largely viewed as corrosive. Cynicism in large doses is unhealthy, but in some forms may be ...

If anything can halt the spread of the ‘ism’ that robs us of hope, trust, and agency, it’s the philosophy that is the rhetorical equivalent of a dog’s bark. The defining “ism” of our age is neither ...

In the contemporary landscape of skepticism and analytical rigor, advocating for naivety over cynicism might appear unconventional. Yet, this argument is essential in an era where innovation and ...

And cynicism is related to observations about the world in general, but particularly involving politics. You can say, "I ban all you naysayers from my sandbox/dorm room/curated internet bubble" but in ...

Poll after poll shows Americans' trust in government and one another is historically low. Faith in institutions is abysmal and interpersonal confidence has worsened. Ratings of scientists have now ...