Humankind - A Hopeful History
Offered By: GOTO Conferences via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking interview with historian and author Rutger Bregman on the inherent goodness of humanity. Delve into research from various disciplines that challenges common perceptions of human nature, examining topics such as the Stanford Prison Experiment, the nature of evil, leadership, and historical events like the Christmas Truce of 1914. Gain insights into how recent developments in anthropology, archaeology, sociology, philosophy, and psychology offer a more optimistic view of human history and potential, ultimately restoring faith in the fundamental decency of humankind.
Syllabus
Intro
Research for the book
The other side of the Stanford Prison Experiment
Is the world going mad?
People are not born evil
Are leaders evil by nature?
The Christmas Truce of 1914
Outro
Taught by
GOTO Conferences
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