Completely agree. It's a huge trap, and an easy one to fall into, especially if you're not super careful about which echo chambers you spend time in. My advice

Completely agree. It's a huge trap, and an easy one to fall into, especially if you're not super careful about which echo chambers you spend time in. My advice is to be thoughtful about your career and understand your company and industry's value system, but avoid cynicism and cynical people.