The Cynicism Trap: Why We Think Other People Are Worse Than They Really Are (opens in new tab)

There is a peculiar superstition circulating among modern adults. The superstition is not that human beings are good. The superstition is that human beings are terrible. Mention marriage and someone will tell you about divorce. Mention religion and someone will tell you about hypocrisy. Mention politics and someone will tell you about corruption. Mention social media and someone will tell you about narcissists. Mention trust and someone will look at you as if you have just proposed investing ...