Rutger Bregman, 'Humankind': We Need Cooperation, Friendliness & Hope To Survive

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We're moving into a new era, the Zeitgeist is changing. And to survive, we need to be more cooperative, optimistic and hopeful. 'Survival of the friendliest' perhaps. Great stuff. April 2020.

A Historian Makes the Case For Optimism | Amanpour and Co. Aug. 18, 2020.

Dutch historian Rutger Bregman argues that humans are often so steeped in cynicism that we often miss the truth hiding in plain sight. In his new book "Humankind," Bregman argues that humans are the dominant species not because we are cold, ruthless predators, but because precisely the opposite is true. He joins the program to offer his refreshingly optimistic perspective.