JZ
Jamil Zaki
Person
Jamil Zaki is a Stanford University psychologist and author whose research examines empathy, social connection, prosocial behavior, and cynicism. He directs Stanford’s Social Neuroscience Laboratory.
2 episodes featuring Jamil Zaki
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
John Miles examines why success can still feel insignificant
The episode frames disconnection and helplessness as problems of meaning and agency, while asking whether change must begin within a person or in their environment.
Sep 4, 2026 · 24 min
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Duckworth argues environments shape who we become
The conversation reframes personal change as a shared responsibility: growth depends not only on grit, but on the people, places, and cultures surrounding us.
Sep 1, 2026 · 55 min