So, Rutger, I want to turn this over to you.

In his new book, 'Human Kind: A Hopeful History', Rutger Bregman argues how this simple idea that we've evolved to be social and altruistic species holds the potential to radically change how society functions. So perhaps it's time for a radical new perspective on human nature. But where did this belief originate, and what if it isn't true? New evidence suggests that humanity's success might actually be based on our evolutionary bias towards kindness, cooperation and trust.

Luke Robert Mason: Throughout history, psychologists and philosophers have made the assumption that human beings are governed by self interest. You can view the full, unedited video of this conversation at FUTURES Podcast dot net. This episode is an edited version of a recent live stream event. Rutger shared his insights into why we have such a pessimistic view of human nature, what it means to be evolutionarily hardwired for kindness, and how radical ideas and stories can shape the future. Rutger Bregman, excerpt from interview. 'A realistic view of human nature recognises that we are a species that have evolved to be friendly, that this is our true superpower, that we can cooperate on a skill that no other species can, and that we need to reconnect with this superpower if we want to do anything about the great challenges that lie ahead of us' On this episode I speak to historian and author, Rutger Bregman. Luke Robert Mason: You're listening to the FUTURES Podcast with me, Luke Robert Mason.

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