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Rutger Bregman

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Yes, it’s all the fault of Big Oil, Facebook and ‘the system’. But let’s talk about you this time

Rutger Bregman

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11 min
This is what climate change means if your country is below sea level

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21 min
Science shows the remedy for hatred and prejudice is as simple as it is revolutionary: contact with our enemies

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18 min
Here’s a radical idea that will change policing, transform prisons and reduce crime: treat criminals like human beings

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24 min
The neoliberal era is ending. What comes next?

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20 min
Brace yourself for the most dangerous idea yet: most people are pretty decent

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12 min
Has the time finally come for universal basic income?

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23 min
Don’t forget: disasters and crises bring out the best in people

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5 min
Poverty isn’t a lack of character. It’s a lack of cash

Rutger Bregman
Poverty isn’t a lack of character. It’s a lack of cash

Rutger Bregman

Reading time

10 min