Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman Summary
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What if poverty could be eradicated by giving away free money? Endorsed by Steven Pinker, "Utopia for Realists" presents radical yet evidence-backed solutions that sparked global experiments. After hearing Bregman's ideas at Davos, one executive quit her job to test his theories herself.
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Beyond Scarcity: Reimagining Our Abundant Future
Imagine a world where poverty is optional, where working 15 hours a week is the norm, and where everyone receives enough money to meet their basic needs-no questions asked. Sound like fantasy? According to Rutger Bregman, these ideas aren't just possible; they're practical solutions backed by compelling evidence. We live in an era of unprecedented wealth and technological capability, yet our imagination remains trapped in outdated thinking. For most of human history, we've been defined by scarcity. Now we face a different challenge: learning to live in abundance. The problem isn't resources-it's vision. We've conquered many ancient problems but haven't developed new dreams to replace them. Our politics has become managerial rather than transformative. When was the last time you heard a politician articulate a truly inspiring vision of the future? We've become so focused on maintaining what we have that we've forgotten how to imagine what could be.
The 15-Hour Workweek That Never Arrived
Why Working Less Makes Sense
Free Money: The Radical Power of Basic Income
Automation and the Value of Work
From Local Solutions to Global Justice
The Power of Utopian Thinking
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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