What Now? with Trevor Noah Human-Kind or Human Evil with Rutger Bregman [VIDEO]
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Mar 6, 2025 
Rutger Bregman, a historian and author renowned for challenging our understanding of human nature, joins Trevor and Christiana for an insightful discussion. They debate the innate goodness versus selfishness of humanity, illustrating this with amusing anecdotes, like comparing a toddler's intelligence to that of a pig. The conversation highlights human cooperation during crises, explores the moral implications of wealth, and the evolving nature of societal norms, ultimately promoting a hopeful perspective on progress and kindness.
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Bregman's Davos Critique
- Rutger Bregman criticizes billionaires at Davos for tax avoidance and hypocrisy.
- He points out their complaints about philanthropy while not paying their fair share.
Subjective vs. Objective Reality
- People's feelings about their situation matter more than objective reality.
- The betrayal of elites isn't lack of empathy, but inaction in making the world better.
UK Economic Decline
- The UK faces economic decline, visible in boarded-up stores and strained public services.
- The wealth gap is widening, with foreign investment dominating London's landscape.