Humankind: A Hopeful History

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Humankind challenges the long-held belief that humans are naturally selfish. Rutger Bregman offers a fresh perspective, arguing that assuming people are inherently good is both realistic and revolutionary.

A bold rethink of human nature and its impact on society.

This international bestseller, celebrated by major publications like The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, questions the deep-rooted idea that human beings are driven solely by self-interest. From philosophers like Machiavelli and Hobbes to modern thinkers such as Freud and Dawkins, this belief has shaped Western thought for centuries.

Rutger Bregman flips this notion on its head by presenting evidence that people are naturally kind and altruistic. He explores famous studies and historical events-ranging from the real-life Lord of the Flies and the Blitz to a Siberian fox farm and a notorious New York murder-to illustrate how a positive view of human nature can transform our politics and economics.

By examining experiments like Stanley Milgram’s Yale shock machine and the Stanford prison experiment, Bregman reveals how embracing kindness can lead to genuine societal change. This compelling book invites us to adopt a new outlook on humanity that could reshape the future.

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