Jamil Zaki

Jamil Zaki

Biography:

Jamil Zaki is a full professor of psychology at Stanford University and director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He and his colleagues study social connection, what that connection does for us, and how people can learn to connect more effectively. Jamil has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and received more than two dozen awards from scientific associations and universities.  

In addition to his scientific work, Jamil has written about the psychology of connection for outlets including The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Harvard Business Review. His first book, The War for Kindness, was described by NPR as a “wide-ranging, practical guide to making the world better.” His second book, Hope for Cynics, was praised by Adam Grant as “A ray of light for dark times.”  

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  • Cynicism & Society / Soldier's ET Revelations

    Professor Jamil Zaki explored the intricacies of cynicism and human connection. Followed by author Michael Salla with the revelations of a US Army soldier on his off-world missions and contacts with Nordic ETs.More »