The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Conversation with Rutger Bregman — Human Nature, Power Dynamics, and UBI
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Aug 3, 2023 
Rutger Bregman, a Dutch historian and author known for his optimistic take on human nature, dives into transformative concepts from his book, 'Humankind: A Hopeful History.' He challenges the notion of inherent human selfishness, advocating for Universal Basic Income as a solution to poverty. The conversation explores cultural and biological influences on cooperation, modern financial aid's impact on empowerment, and contrasts European social safety nets with American entrepreneurial culture. Bregman's insights spark a hopeful dialogue on empathy and societal well-being.
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Human Nature
- Rutger Bregman challenges the idea that humans are inherently selfish.
- He argues that cooperation, not self-interest, has driven human success.
Buurtzorg Example
- The Dutch healthcare organization Buurtzorg operates without traditional management.
- Self-directed teams of nurses make decisions about hiring and training, resulting in higher quality, lower costs, and better pay.
Debunking the Stanford Prison Experiment
- Bregman argues that influential experiments like the Stanford Prison Experiment misrepresented human nature.
- He claims that guards were instructed to act sadistically, contradicting the study's conclusions about inherent human cruelty.
