Is human nature ultimately good? | Rutger Bregman and Grace Blakeley
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Rutger Bregman discusses altruism, human nature and the 'Left' with economist and author, Grace Blakeley.
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Neo-marxist economist Grace Blakeley and anti-establishment historian Rutger Bregman discuss the future of the left and whether humanity is inherently good after all
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Rutger Bregman is a historian and author, known for his advocacy of universal basic income, a fifteen hour work week and open borders. His books Humankind (2020) and Utopia for Realists (2017) were both New York Times Bestsellers, and have been translated in more than 40 languages. Rutger made headlines when he appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and use the opportunity to call out the super-rich audience for tax avoidance.
Grace Blakeley is an author, columnist, journalist and economics and politics commentator. She is a staff writer for Tribune and was previously the economics commentator of the New Statesman, whilst also contributing to Novara Media. Furthermore, Grace Blakeley sits on the Labour Party's National Policy Forum, which is responsible for policy development.
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