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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Utopia for Realists
The Case for a Universal Basic Income, Open Borders, and a 15-hour Workweek
Book • 2017
In *Utopia for Realists*, Rutger Bregman argues that visionary ideas, often considered utopian, can be implemented to create a more equitable and productive society.
He advocates for a universal basic income, a shorter workweek of 15 hours, and open borders.
Bregman supports these ideas with historical examples, such as Richard Nixon's proposed basic income and the successful Mincome project in Canada, as well as current data and academic studies.
The book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to dream big and strive for a better future.
He advocates for a universal basic income, a shorter workweek of 15 hours, and open borders.
Bregman supports these ideas with historical examples, such as Richard Nixon's proposed basic income and the successful Mincome project in Canada, as well as current data and academic studies.
The book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to dream big and strive for a better future.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Mentioned by 
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 one of 
Rutger Bregman 's books, where he advocates for universal basic income.
Scott Galloway as one of Rutger Bregman 's books, where he advocates for universal basic income.
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Conversation with Rutger Bregman — Human Nature, Power Dynamics, and UBI
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Rufus Griscom as Rutger's first book, which sparked controversy at Davos with its tax-related arguments.
Rufus Griscom as Rutger's first book, which sparked controversy at Davos with its tax-related arguments.
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MORAL AMBITION: Are You Wasting Your Talent?
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Ezra Klein as his favorite book, describing it as an effort to imagine a better future.
Ezra Klein as his favorite book, describing it as an effort to imagine a better future.
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Are humans fundamentally good? (with Rutger Bregman)
Mentioned by Speaker 2 as the author's first book.
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Are you morally ambitious? With Rutger Bregman (Part One)
The guest, Rutger Bregman , was invited to Davos in 2019 to talk about how we can eradicate poverty and abolish old borders.
Rutger Bregman , was invited to Davos in 2019 to talk about how we can eradicate poverty and abolish old borders.
How to Be an Effective Idealist (Rutger Bregman)
Mentioned by Ezra Klein as a book about the importance of utopian thinking and concepts of human nature.
Ezra Klein as a book about the importance of utopian thinking and concepts of human nature. Rutger Bregman’s utopias, and mine
Mentioned by Rutger Bregman as his previous book, where he discussed the notion of universal basic income.
Rutger Bregman as his previous book, where he discussed the notion of universal basic income.
Rutger Bregman on Human Kindness in a Frightened World with Helen Lewis
Mentioned by Justine Roberts when discussing how the world is objectively getting better, despite social media's focus on negativity.
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