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Utopia for Realists

By: Rutger Bregman
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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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.

©2017 Rutger Bregman (P)2017 Audible, Ltd Political Science Politics & Government Capitalism Socialism Thought-Provoking Technology Taxation US Economy Economic Inequality

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Great ideas, linking the new Left with the radical thinking of neoliberalism. Narration is immense

The world needs more optimism

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Incredible book, for anyone interested in the future of politics, society, economics and globalisation.

Rutger Bregman puts forward a compelling case for a basic income, 24 hour work week, open borders and others. He promotes the science based realising approach when it comes to policy making, something which is particularly lacking in today's world. And best of all, he reminds us that it is quite simply ideas, often ambitious and even ridiculous, that change the world.

If you buy any book day, make it this one!

Mind blowing, compelling, inspirational

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I will definitely read this again.. Made me think of the world less in black and white

very insightful

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I loved this book, well argued. I think the title would have been more realistic as utopia for optimists however!

Inspiring, Eye Opening Book

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One of the first politics-related books that really moved me. Front of new ideas, flanked by convincing research and passionate delivery made for quite riveting couple of hours. Definitely changed my perspective in certain ways and made me talk about issues I haven't paid any mind before. The narrator, Peter Noble, nailed it as always.

Truly thought provoking

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