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People Overestimate Selfishness
- Experimental evidence shows people overestimate others' selfishness and distrust too much.
- Highly cynical individuals often miss out on cooperative opportunities due to excessive distrust.
Costs and Perks of Cynicism
- Generalized cynicism may protect against misplaced trust in corrupt situations but at great personal cost.
- Appearing smart via cynicism may be socially desirable but often isn't worth the negative consequences.
Social Media Feeds Cynicism
- Social media algorithms fuel engagement by amplifying negative emotions like anger and disgust.
- This fosters a cycle of righteous indignation and sustained cynical negativity online.