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Jamil Zaki

Freelance Writer

Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, and author of The War for Kindness. His new book, The Case for Hope, will be published in 2024.

Latest articles by Jamil Zaki

Future Perfect
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Future Perfect

A decade ago, research showed a troubling dip in empathy. A new study provides more hope.

By Jamil Zaki