Rutger Bregman
@rutgerbregman.com
Historian | Author of ‘Utopia for Realists’ (2014), ‘Humankind’ (2020) and ‘Moral Ambition’ (2025) | Co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition | moralambition.org | rutgerbregman.com
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I'm late to the party, but this guy, and these lectures are *SUPERB!*
They encapsulate the modern world extremely accurately
Rutger Bregman, Reith Lectures 2025
youtu.be/fUJ-qEmQGhM
They encapsulate the modern world extremely accurately
Rutger Bregman, Reith Lectures 2025
youtu.be/fUJ-qEmQGhM
Are we living through the fall of civilisation? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I'm late to the party, but this guy, and these lectures are *SUPERB!*
They encapsulate the modern world extremely accurately
Rutger Bregman, Reith Lectures 2025
youtu.be/fUJ-qEmQGhM
They encapsulate the modern world extremely accurately
Rutger Bregman, Reith Lectures 2025
youtu.be/fUJ-qEmQGhM
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This Rutger Bregman lecture series is fascinating. And also very inspiring. Available on Youtube (in Canada, anyway). Here is lecture 2: Can Ordinary People Change the World?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwj0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwj0...
Can Ordinary People Still Change the World? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
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December 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This Rutger Bregman lecture series is fascinating. And also very inspiring. Available on Youtube (in Canada, anyway). Here is lecture 2: Can Ordinary People Change the World?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwj0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwj0...
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If I could recommend just 1 non-fiction book that I read in 2025 it would be Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman.
It left me energized and clear-eyed with a new perspective on my own values. It's the my only re-read of the year and I'll read it again.
#booksky
It left me energized and clear-eyed with a new perspective on my own values. It's the my only re-read of the year and I'll read it again.
#booksky
December 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If I could recommend just 1 non-fiction book that I read in 2025 it would be Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman.
It left me energized and clear-eyed with a new perspective on my own values. It's the my only re-read of the year and I'll read it again.
#booksky
It left me energized and clear-eyed with a new perspective on my own values. It's the my only re-read of the year and I'll read it again.
#booksky
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This video will probably get fewer likes than my posts on taxing billionaires. That difference says it all. Factory farming only survives if we don’t look. It’s time to hold these companies accountable. Every donation is matched, so $1 becomes $2 through Dec 31, 2025. Donate: MoralAmbition.org/food
December 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This video will probably get fewer likes than my posts on taxing billionaires. That difference says it all. Factory farming only survives if we don’t look. It’s time to hold these companies accountable. Every donation is matched, so $1 becomes $2 through Dec 31, 2025. Donate: MoralAmbition.org/food
Factory farming isn't just about animals. It’s also about farmers trapped in crushing debt and contracts they can’t escape.
We’re currently building a fellowship to take this system on and only need to raise $8,100 more to reach our fundraising goal!
Donate + learn more: moralambition.org/food
We’re currently building a fellowship to take this system on and only need to raise $8,100 more to reach our fundraising goal!
Donate + learn more: moralambition.org/food
December 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Factory farming isn't just about animals. It’s also about farmers trapped in crushing debt and contracts they can’t escape.
We’re currently building a fellowship to take this system on and only need to raise $8,100 more to reach our fundraising goal!
Donate + learn more: moralambition.org/food
We’re currently building a fellowship to take this system on and only need to raise $8,100 more to reach our fundraising goal!
Donate + learn more: moralambition.org/food
Imagine if serving in government was as prestigious as landing a job at Google.
In Finland and Singapore, it basically is. Public service is seen as a privilege, a place where the most ambitious people go to solve the biggest problems.
That’s the culture we should be striving for.
In Finland and Singapore, it basically is. Public service is seen as a privilege, a place where the most ambitious people go to solve the biggest problems.
That’s the culture we should be striving for.
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Imagine if serving in government was as prestigious as landing a job at Google.
In Finland and Singapore, it basically is. Public service is seen as a privilege, a place where the most ambitious people go to solve the biggest problems.
That’s the culture we should be striving for.
In Finland and Singapore, it basically is. Public service is seen as a privilege, a place where the most ambitious people go to solve the biggest problems.
That’s the culture we should be striving for.
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I’d highly recommend everyone give it a watch/listen. The series was famously censored by the BBC (statements about Trump that they were too frightened to air)
An excellent piece by @rutgerbregman.com
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
An excellent piece by @rutgerbregman.com
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Are we living through the fall of civilisation? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
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December 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I’d highly recommend everyone give it a watch/listen. The series was famously censored by the BBC (statements about Trump that they were too frightened to air)
An excellent piece by @rutgerbregman.com
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
An excellent piece by @rutgerbregman.com
m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
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The BBC's Reith Lectures with @rutgerbregman.com are all uploaded now and worth a watch if you want some hope and inspiration going into the new year www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Reith Lectures 2025 - YouTube
Rutger Bregman's 2025 Reith Lectures, called "Moral Revolution", explore the moral decay and un-seriousness of today's elites, drawing historical parallels t...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The BBC's Reith Lectures with @rutgerbregman.com are all uploaded now and worth a watch if you want some hope and inspiration going into the new year www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Just catching up with the last of @rutgerbregman.com's Reith Lectures. They're all terrific. But the final one on the ethical/theological implications of AI is superb. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Just catching up with the last of @rutgerbregman.com's Reith Lectures. They're all terrific. But the final one on the ethical/theological implications of AI is superb. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
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Yesterday I listened to all four of Rutger Bregman's Reith Lectures and recall one comment he made:
"Poll after poll finds that people across the west think that AI will worsen almost everything they care about, from our health and relationships to our jobs and democracies."
"Poll after poll finds that people across the west think that AI will worsen almost everything they care about, from our health and relationships to our jobs and democracies."
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December 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Yesterday I listened to all four of Rutger Bregman's Reith Lectures and recall one comment he made:
"Poll after poll finds that people across the west think that AI will worsen almost everything they care about, from our health and relationships to our jobs and democracies."
"Poll after poll finds that people across the west think that AI will worsen almost everything they care about, from our health and relationships to our jobs and democracies."
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There was strong pushback from Bregman in the final Reith lecture when Anita Anand challenged him that democracy had voted in Trump.
As he said, it’s manifestly not a democracy when vast sums of money are used to boost a candidate & influence the electorate.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
As he said, it’s manifestly not a democracy when vast sums of money are used to boost a candidate & influence the electorate.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
December 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
There was strong pushback from Bregman in the final Reith lecture when Anita Anand challenged him that democracy had voted in Trump.
As he said, it’s manifestly not a democracy when vast sums of money are used to boost a candidate & influence the electorate.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
As he said, it’s manifestly not a democracy when vast sums of money are used to boost a candidate & influence the electorate.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Final Reith lecture is insanely interesting
December 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Final Reith lecture is insanely interesting
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Have enjoyed Reith Lectures, incl Q&A. Esp exchange starting 44:30 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Reith Lectures - Rutger Bregman - Moral Revolution - 3. A conspiracy of decency - BBC Sounds
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman gives the third of his 2025 BBC Reith Lectures.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Have enjoyed Reith Lectures, incl Q&A. Esp exchange starting 44:30 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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The BBC censored my line about Trump's corruption, turned off the comment section, and sat on the video versions for three weeks.
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Are we living through the fall of civilisation? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The BBC censored my line about Trump's corruption, turned off the comment section, and sat on the video versions for three weeks.
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Something I never understand: why is it so hard for the left to care more about animals?
This video will probably get fewer likes than my posts on taxing billionaires. That difference says it all. Factory farming only survives if we don’t look. It’s time to hold these companies accountable. Every donation is matched, so $1 becomes $2 through Dec 31, 2025. Donate: MoralAmbition.org/food
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Something I never understand: why is it so hard for the left to care more about animals?
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One of the world’s most interesting thinkers, the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, says citizens need to form a modern day protest movement modelled on the 19th century ‘Temperance Crusade’ to bring Big Tech to heel before it’s too late.
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
New ‘Temperance Movement’ is needed to tame the social evil of Big Tech
MI6 issues warnings, great thinkers call for action, and Australia lands the first blow on social media giants. Our Writer at Large says 2026 must…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the world’s most interesting thinkers, the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, says citizens need to form a modern day protest movement modelled on the 19th century ‘Temperance Crusade’ to bring Big Tech to heel before it’s too late.
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I couldn’t agree more.
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
This video will probably get fewer likes than my posts on taxing billionaires. That difference says it all. Factory farming only survives if we don’t look. It’s time to hold these companies accountable. Every donation is matched, so $1 becomes $2 through Dec 31, 2025. Donate: MoralAmbition.org/food
December 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This video will probably get fewer likes than my posts on taxing billionaires. That difference says it all. Factory farming only survives if we don’t look. It’s time to hold these companies accountable. Every donation is matched, so $1 becomes $2 through Dec 31, 2025. Donate: MoralAmbition.org/food
The BBC censored my line about Trump's corruption, turned off the comment section, and sat on the video versions for three weeks.
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Are we living through the fall of civilisation? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The BBC censored my line about Trump's corruption, turned off the comment section, and sat on the video versions for three weeks.
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
Still, I’m genuinely glad to see so many people watching (and commenting on) my Reith Lectures. Here's the first one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
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Rutger Bregman on how societies determine what's worth admiring, and how to engineer a shift.
Episode 955.
✌🏼🌱 – Rich
Episode 955.
✌🏼🌱 – Rich
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Rutger Bregman on how societies determine what's worth admiring, and how to engineer a shift.
Episode 955.
✌🏼🌱 – Rich
Episode 955.
✌🏼🌱 – Rich
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🚨NEW: Democrats don’t have a messaging problem. They have an economic populism problem. @rutgerbregman.com breaks it down on Lever Time with @davidsirota.com ⬇️
www.youtube.com/shorts/RqTVN...
www.youtube.com/shorts/RqTVN...
Democrats Are Missing the Obvious w Rutger Bregman
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December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🚨NEW: Democrats don’t have a messaging problem. They have an economic populism problem. @rutgerbregman.com breaks it down on Lever Time with @davidsirota.com ⬇️
www.youtube.com/shorts/RqTVN...
www.youtube.com/shorts/RqTVN...
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My first Reith Lecture is now out in video form: A Time of Monsters.
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
Are we living through the fall of civilisation? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
My first Reith Lecture is now out in video form: A Time of Monsters.
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
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This week, I'm joined by Rutger Bregman, Dutch historian and the guy who went viral telling Davos billionaires to pay their taxes.
We explore why so many of us feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected from purpose, and how to redirect our talent toward what actually matters.
Episode 955✌🏼🌱
We explore why so many of us feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected from purpose, and how to redirect our talent toward what actually matters.
Episode 955✌🏼🌱
December 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This week, I'm joined by Rutger Bregman, Dutch historian and the guy who went viral telling Davos billionaires to pay their taxes.
We explore why so many of us feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected from purpose, and how to redirect our talent toward what actually matters.
Episode 955✌🏼🌱
We explore why so many of us feel stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected from purpose, and how to redirect our talent toward what actually matters.
Episode 955✌🏼🌱
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This is an extraordinarily good summary of the current moment.
It's going to be worth checking this lecture's audience performance online. To a point Bregman makes here, this is deserving of our attention; yet, will it receive as much attention as a viral AI slop video? A far right podcaster?
It's going to be worth checking this lecture's audience performance online. To a point Bregman makes here, this is deserving of our attention; yet, will it receive as much attention as a viral AI slop video? A far right podcaster?
My first Reith Lecture is now out in video form: A Time of Monsters.
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
Are we living through the fall of civilisation? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This is an extraordinarily good summary of the current moment.
It's going to be worth checking this lecture's audience performance online. To a point Bregman makes here, this is deserving of our attention; yet, will it receive as much attention as a viral AI slop video? A far right podcaster?
It's going to be worth checking this lecture's audience performance online. To a point Bregman makes here, this is deserving of our attention; yet, will it receive as much attention as a viral AI slop video? A far right podcaster?
My first Reith Lecture is now out in video form: A Time of Monsters.
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
Are we living through the fall of civilisation? | The Reith Lectures 2025
YouTube video by BBC Sounds
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
My first Reith Lecture is now out in video form: A Time of Monsters.
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
On moral decay, elite cowardice, and why we need a moral revolution. Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fUJ-...
(With one tiny edit at 4:28, for those who notice such things 😉)
Haha, well, I'd say this is a new low in The Spectator's coverage of my Reith Lectures. There is so much wrong with the piece that it’s hard to know where to begin, but a few points stand out --> /1
Given the way things work in the BBC, it comes as no surprise that a Dutchman has been chosen to lecture us on modern British history.
✍️ Lawrence Goldman
✍️ Lawrence Goldman
The Reith lectures are a new low in BBC history
Given the way things work in the BBC, it comes as no surprise that a Dutchman has been chosen to lecture us on modern British history
www.spectator.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Haha, well, I'd say this is a new low in The Spectator's coverage of my Reith Lectures. There is so much wrong with the piece that it’s hard to know where to begin, but a few points stand out --> /1