Human Nature Explored
Rutger delves into the duality of human nature, highlighting our capacity for both cooperation and cruelty. He discusses how early human societies were largely peaceful, with evidence suggesting that warfare became prevalent only after settling down and forming complex social structures. The transition from nomadic to sedentary life shifted priorities from community bonds to the accumulation of possessions and status, sparking in-group versus out-group dynamics that fueled conflict.In this clip
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Humankind: Are We Good Or Evil? | Rutger Bregman | Modern Wisdom Podcast 181
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