The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump on Upholding Constitution: "I Don't Know" | Historian Rutger Bregman
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May 6, 2025 Jon Stewart hilariously sorts through Trump's bizarre suggestions, like cutting down on dolls and reopening Alcatraz. Historian Rutger Bregman dives into his book on moral ambition, urging those with privilege to use their talents for a better world. He critiques the left's focus on moral purity over political relevance and introduces his initiative to shift high-status jobs towards meaningful impact. The discussion touches on activism, the need for collaboration, and the pressing issues of wealth inequality and environmental change.
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Defining Moral Ambition
- Rutger Bregman describes moral ambition as combining idealism of activists with ambition of entrepreneurs.
- It means dedicating your career to making the world a better place like abolitionists and civil rights leaders.
Power of Broad Coalitions
- Left-wing activism sometimes obsesses over moral purity and becomes politically irrelevant.
- Building broad coalitions with imperfect allies is key to effective change.
Inverse Welfare Society Explained
- About 25% of workers think their jobs are socially meaningless, especially among educated elites.
- Essential jobs often get overlooked despite their critical societal role.
