Trust and Human Nature
Rutger discusses the pervasive distrust of others and how it contrasts with the trust we place in those close to us. He highlights the impact of cultural cynicism and negativity bias, which skews our perception of humanity, often leading us to focus on the negative rather than the positive. By challenging these ingrained beliefs, we can foster a more realistic and hopeful view of human nature.In this clip
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Humankind: Are We Good Or Evil? | Rutger Bregman | Modern Wisdom Podcast 181
Related Questions
What is negativity bias?
How do optimism or pessimism change our perception of the world as discussed in the episode Why We Are Wrong About So Much & How to Reduce Your Anxiety in an Anxious World and the clip Challenging Our Biases, as well as in the episode The Surprising Benefits of Cursing & How the World is Getting Better and Safer and the clip Decline Perception Explained?