Rutger Bregman

Dutch author, historian, philosopher

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Historian and author Rutger Bregman examines the science and the history behind human nature and argues that the human mind is wired to be good.

Why humans are kinder than at you think: The philosophy of Rutger Bregman

Historian and author Rutger Bregman examines the science and the history behind human nature and argues that the human mind is wired to be good.

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