Uncovering a Crucial Misperception About Human Nature, by Rutger Bregman

One of the most prevalent ideas in Western culture is the veneer theory, suggesting that civilization is merely a thin layer hiding our true, selfish nature. This theory posits that in times of crisis, our true selves emerge, leading to looting, violence, and chaos.

“What scientists have actually known since the 1960s… is that what you actually get in a moment of crisis is an explosion of altruism.”

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