Rutger Bregman on Human Nature and Hope

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Eric Zimmer, The One You Feed

Self-improvement, Education, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Buddhism

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🗓️ 2 July 2021

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Rutger Bregman is one of Europe’s most prominent young thinkers. A historian and author, Rutger has published several books on history, philosophy, and economics. His book, History of Progress, was awarded the Belgian Liberales Prize for best nonfiction book of 2013. In this episode, Eric and Rutger discuss his book Humankind: A Hopeful History, where they delve into the scientific, historical, and philosophical components of human nature. If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coach But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Rutger Bregman and I Discuss Human Nature, Hope, and … His book, Humankind: A Hopeful History Asking the scientific questions and the philosophical questions The opposing theories of basic human nature Evolutionary biology and the survival of the friendliest Collective intelligence is what makes humans special The paradox of humans being the kindest and also the cruelest species His rules for a realistic view of human nature: when in doubt, assume the best The broken systems that are created for the small percentage rather than the largest percentage of people Pygmalion effect is the power of expectations; we become what we think we will become Important distinctions between empathy and compassion Understanding that changing the world begins with changing ourselves Rutger Bregman Links: Rutger’s Website Twitter Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with Rutger Bregman on Human Nature and Hope, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Deep Transformation with Spring Washam How our Perception Creates Reality with John Perkins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	One of the things we say at the one you feed a lot is that there's no shortcut to lasting happiness, right?
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0:51.0	In the name of loyalty, because we do not want to let our friends down.
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1:15.0	And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear.
1:24.0	We see what we don't have, instead of what we do, we think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit.
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