Power and Selfishness
Rutger explores the pervasive belief that people are fundamentally selfish, tracing its roots through history from ancient philosophers to modern capitalism. He argues that this notion serves the interests of those in power, creating a need for hierarchy and control. Additionally, he highlights the psychological tendency to focus on negative feedback, suggesting that our perception of human nature is often skewed by this bias.In this clip
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494: Rutger Bregman | Humankind: A Hopeful History
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