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Mentioned in 36 episodes
Humankind
A Hopeful History
Book • 2019
Humankind: A Hopeful History challenges the idea that humans are inherently selfish by presenting evidence of our altruistic behavior throughout history.
The book takes a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing from history, economics, psychology, biology, anthropology, and archaeology to argue that humans are more peaceful and friendly than commonly believed.
Bregman sides with Jean-Jacques Rousseau's view of human nature in the state of nature debate, opposing Thomas Hobbes' more pessimistic outlook.
He also discusses the concept of 'domestication syndrome' and how humans may have self-domesticated, leading to a more cooperative and empathetic species.
The book takes a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing from history, economics, psychology, biology, anthropology, and archaeology to argue that humans are more peaceful and friendly than commonly believed.
Bregman sides with Jean-Jacques Rousseau's view of human nature in the state of nature debate, opposing Thomas Hobbes' more pessimistic outlook.
He also discusses the concept of 'domestication syndrome' and how humans may have self-domesticated, leading to a more cooperative and empathetic species.
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Mentioned in 36 episodes
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David Marchese as the author of several books arguing that the world is better than we think and that positive change is possible.
David Marchese as the author of several books arguing that the world is better than we think and that positive change is possible.
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'The Interview': Rutger Bregman Wants to Save Elites From Their Wasted Lives
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Scott Galloway as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing his research on human nature and universal basic income.
Scott Galloway as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing his research on human nature and universal basic income.
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Conversation with Rutger Bregman — Human Nature, Power Dynamics, and UBI
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Richard Schwartz for its data showing that humans have a good essence and that we've been laboring under a misconception about what people are really like.
Richard Schwartz for its data showing that humans have a good essence and that we've been laboring under a misconception about what people are really like.
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How To Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz
Mentioned by Valina Peneva as a book with the premise that humans are innately kind.
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Swiss Re's Velina Peneva on the Business of Reinsurance
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Sam Harris as one of 
Rutger Bregman 's books, alongside Moral Ambition and Utopia for Realists.
Sam Harris as one of Rutger Bregman 's books, alongside Moral Ambition and Utopia for Realists.
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#412 - Better Things & Better People
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David Allen as a favorite book that challenges the sensational media's portrayal of the world.
David Allen as a favorite book that challenges the sensational media's portrayal of the world.
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Ep. 231: Year End Reviews
Mentioned by Rutger Bregman as his previous book, aiming to restore faith in humanity.
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Trump on Upholding Constitution: "I Don't Know" | Historian Rutger Bregman
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Jamil Zaki as being in conversation across books about the myth that people are bad at heart.
Jamil Zaki as being in conversation across books about the myth that people are bad at heart.
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HOPE FOR CYNICS: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness
Mentioned by Jamie Bristow in the discussion of compassion training and its importance for societal well-being.
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Becoming Spiritual Warriors: exploring a politics of radical Compassion with Jamie Bristow
