Rutger Bregman

Rutger Bregman's Book Recommendations

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Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian, journalist, and author. He is known for his books advocating progressive and utopian ideas, including "Utopia for Realists." Based on his book recommendations, he seems interested in a wide range of topics, including economics, social justice, and animal rights.

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πŸ“š Books Recommended by Rutger Bregman 8

The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

by Gina Perry

"A really good book about the famous Robbers Cave Experiment."

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"This is a really good book about the famous Robbers Cave Experiment, written by @GinaPerry. Just read it for the 2nd time and can recommend it to anyone who's interested in (social) psychology."

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GDP

GDP

by Diane Coyle

"Great book about the history of GDP."

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"@faisalnazir @AaronBastani Yes. Source is Diane Coyle’s great book about the history of GDP"

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The Triumph of Injustice

The Triumph of Injustice

by Emmanuel Saez

"Crystal clear, rigorously empirical."

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"One of the best books I’ve read this year. Crystal clear, rigorously empirical. Should be read by policymakers from around the globe, especially in the US. It’s *the* to-do-list for the next president. Will be published next month. @gabriel_zucman"

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Difficult Women

Difficult Women

by Helen Lewis

"Long time since I underlined so much in a book."

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"Just finished this brilliant book by @helenlewis. Long time since I underlined so much in a book. Love her observation that 'universal basic income' is just another phrase for 'wages for housework'."

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How to Tame a Fox

How to Tame a Fox

by Lee Alan Dugatkin

"Tells the amazing story of a Russian scientist who domesticated a fox and revolutionized our understanding of human nature." - Rutger Bregman"

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"One of those books I couldn’t have done without. Tells the amazing story of a Russian scientist who domesticated a fox and revolutionized our understanding of human nature. Brilliantly written – can’t recommend it enough."

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The Scout Mindset

The Scout Mindset

by Julia Galef

"Highly recommended. It's not easy to become (more of) a scout, but it's hard not to be inspired by this book."

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"Just finished this one by @juliagalef. Highly recommended. It's not easy to become (more of) a scout, but it's hard not to be inspired by this book."

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How to Create a Vegan World

How to Create a Vegan World

by Tobias Leenaert

"Fantastic book. Motto: stop trying to be pure, start changing the world."

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"Fantastic book. Motto: stop trying to be pure, start changing the world. Written by @TobiasLeenaert, founder of one of the most effective organizations that's trying to change our food system."

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The Slave Ship

The Slave Ship

by Marcus Rediker

"It was a drawing of the slave ship 'The Brooks'. The historian @MarcusRediker tells us that it was actually a 'graphic understatement'. See his wonderful book -->"

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