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Rutger Bregman – Writer and Historian
Stephen Sackur speaks to writer and historian Rutger Bregman. Do we humans massively underestimate our capacity to change things for the better?
In times of crisis, we learn about who we really are, and so it is that the global coronavirus pandemic is revealing truths about humankind and how we balance self and collective interest. Stephen Sackur speaks to writer and historian Rutger Bregman whose book Humankind: A Hopeful History is making waves around the world. Do we humans massively underestimate our capacity to change things for the better?
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Rutger Bregman |
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