409: Rutger Bregman on Human Nature and Hope

<p>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.&nbsp;His book, History of Progress, was awarded the Belgian Liberales Prize for best nonfiction book of 2013.</p><p>In this episode, Eric and Rutger discuss his book&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780316418539" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Humankind:&nbsp;A Hopeful History</a>,&nbsp;where&nbsp;they delve into the&nbsp;scientific, historical, and philosophical components of human nature.</p><p><strong>If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/coach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The One You Feed&nbsp;Coaching Program</strong></a><strong>. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/coach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>oneyoufeed.net/coach</strong></a></p><p>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.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!</p><p><strong>In This Interview, Rutger Bregman and I Discuss Human Nature, Hope, and …</strong></p><ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780316418539" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Humankind:&nbsp;A Hopeful History</a></li><li>Asking the scientific questions and the philosophical questions</li><li>The opposing theories of basic human nature</li><li>Evolutionary biology and the survival of the friendliest</li><li>Collective intelligence is what makes humans special</li><li>The paradox of humans being the kindest and