“There's always selfish behavior. There are lots of examples of people hoarding. But we've seen in this pandemic that the vast majority of behavior from normal citizens is actually pro-social in nature. People are willing to help their neighbors.”

Dutch historian and author

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and author. He is known for writing on economics, politics, and society, and for bringing those subjects to a broad public audience. His work often examines how institutions, ideas, and public policy shape human behavior and social outcomes. He is also widely read for his arguments about inequality, cooperation, and the possibilities for a more humane society.