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Narrated by:
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Peter Noble
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Rutger Bregman
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We live in a time of unprecedented upheaval, when technology and so-called progress have made us richer but more uncertain than ever before. We have questions about the future, society, work, happiness, family and money, and yet no political party of the right or left is providing us with answers. So, too, does the time seem to be coming to an end when we looked to economists to help us define the qualities necessary to create a successful society.
We need a new movement. One defined by a young historian who can tell us the truth about how we got here. They'd be a political outsider, the voice of their generation, one who doesn't harness rage or agitate grievances but who provides us with the answers for which we've been looking. That person is Rutger Bregman and his vision is Utopia for Realists.
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- Craig P
- 14-05-2020
Excellent book. Universal Basic Income. Yes 😊
Rutger Bergman wants billionaires to pay their taxes, just like poor people. And to save capitalism by giving value to life. Watch what you say, they will be calling you a radical...
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2019
Brilliant bubble-burster to revolutionse economics
Bregman's ideas are fresh, he busts myths and forces you to think beyond what is currently "known" in terms of economics, society and politics. All presented in easy to understand language, humorously written and underpinned by staggering and fascinating research. And Peter Noble's narration is excellent; engaged and very pleasant. If you read (listen to) only one book this year, read this!
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- Anonymous User
- 13-03-2019
Intelligent motivation for dreamers
I got this book thinking it would teach me about the advantages of a UBI.
What I got was insight into a completely different way of thinking about society.
Surprisingly this book is intelligent motivation for any dreamer who has any idea about how the world should be improved.
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- Tom
- 16-01-2018
Wow. Challenging and interesting.
I’m a business and owner and capitalist. The thoughts contained within are not my default but there is certainly a whole lot of sense in them.
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- Phil
- 14-04-2019
Magnificent and thought provoking
Having seen this guy shit all over Tucker Carlson and hear him speak at Davis, his book was the logical next step. It was superb in its simplicity and a better and more fair world is possible.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-02-2021
Challenging and compelling
Rutger Bregman goes all out in this book. Many of the ideas are challenging, and make us flinch. But he makes some compelling arguments, and challenges the way we think about these issues, helping us to set our sights on the bigger picture.
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- Steve
- 28-05-2019
Fantastic book, well written.
I certainly didn’t agree with all the conclusions, but it was a very entertaining and well researched book. Many of his ideas I think work in small experiments but would struggle if implemented across a national economy. But I enjoyed his point of view.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-08-2018
Some Major things to consider!
Extremely thought provoking. ideas in vast contrast to current political views. Struggled to turn it off.
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- Paul Wendelborn
- 28-06-2017
Just what I needed
Not since Steven Pinkers book on Our Better Angels has a book had such a profound impact on me. Things have to change.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-06-2017
brilliant ideas with facts to back them up!
this books 3 main ideas are both aspirational, and apparently founded in truth as shown in the cited case studies. enough to spire you into action. whilst also making you think about how you use your measure time and the way you think about those less fortunate than uourself.
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