Why cynics earn less and die earlier — and how hope can help

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🗓️ 18 September 2024

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. In Kamala Harris' second high-profile national interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, she took questions from members of the National Association of Black Journalists. Politico's Eugene Daniels was one of the interviewers. He joins us. Then, in his new book "Hope For Cynics," Jamil Zaki tackles cynicism and how its rise might be eroding society. Zaki joins us. And, 25 years ago, Neo took the "red pill" and learned the true nature of his reality. New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson explains why "The Matrix" is more relevant than ever.

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0:37.0	In the face of bigotry and violence and inequality we shouldn't always feel happy.
0:43.4	We should feel what he called creative maladjustment.
0:46.9	That is a righteous fury, but also a creative sense of hope.
0:51.2	Keeping your faith in humanity, when there are plenty of reasons to be cynical.
0:56.1	It's Wednesday, September 18th, and this is here and now anytime from NPR and WBUR.
1:01.6	I'm Chris Bentley. Today on the show, hope for cynics. Why seeing the
1:08.0	worst in the world can only get you so far and what you can do to reorient your worldview while staying grounded.
1:15.0	Also, the Matrix turns 25 years old and it's more relevant than ever.
1:21.0	Unfortunately, no one can be told what the matrix is.
1:26.2	We'll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes in about 20 minutes.
1:30.7	But first, concerns about political violence and inflammatory language are front and center in the presidential campaign,
1:37.0	after the assassination attempt against former President Trump on Sunday, the second one this year.
1:43.6	And after the racist lies that he and his running mate
1:46.6	have been spreading about Haitian immigrants
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