Psychology · 19 min
Humankind
By Rutger Bregman
This episode challenges the pervasive belief in human selfishness, revealing how our innate decency is not only real but holds the key to a more cooperative future.
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Psychology
Duration
19 min
What it is about
Human Nature, Cooperation, Social Psychology
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a quiet unease with the cynical view of humanity, this will reframe your understanding of what people are truly capable of, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Rutger Bregman, a historian known for his rigorous, often contrarian research, meticulously dismantles centuries of cynical thought, revealing a deeply optimistic yet evidence-based account of human nature.
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