Humankind. Book Summary

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Rutger Bregman

What’s inside

This book challenges the pessimistic view of human nature, arguing that kindness and cooperation are more natural to humanity than selfishness and violence.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding human goodness
  • Gaining insight into social cooperation
  • Rethinking views on human nature
  • Learning about historical and psychological case studies

Key Points

  • Innate goodness in human nature
  • Impact and importance of cooperation
  • Critique of Hobbesian view of human nature
  • Power of altruism
  • Case studies showing human kindness

Who’s it For

  • Self-growth enthusiasts
  • Historians
  • Sociologists
  • Optimists

About the author

Rutger Bregman, historian and author, is known for his optimistic views on human nature and for advocating universal basic income.