Podcast appearances and mentions of Rutger Bregman

Do individuals or broader forces shape history? In the 2025 Reith lectures on BBC Radio 4, Rutger Bregman argues that small groups of individuals can have an outsize influence and he looks to examples in history from suffragism to the ending of slavery. In the Free Thinking studio for Radio 4's round-table discussion about the history of ideas, Matthew Sweet is joined by:Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer prize winning historian and author of Autocracy Inc, which looks at the networks linking powerful people in our world Jake Subryan Richards, New Generation Thinker on the scheme run by the BBC and AHRC which puts research on radio. His new book is The Bonds of Freedom: Liberated Africans and the End of the Slave Trade Selina Todd, historian and author of The People: The Rise and Fall of the Working Class Clare Jackson, historian of seventeenth century Britain, whose latest book is Mirror of Great Britain: A Life of James VI & I Rupert Read, philosopher, climate advocate and co author of Transformative Adaptation and The Climate Majority ProjectProducer: Eliane Glaser

Het kan alleen maar dit Labour-kabinet overkomen. In de begroting van Rachel Reeves blijkt dat de overheidsfinanciëen er minder slecht uitzien dan werd gevreesd. Vanzelfsprekend wordt er om haar ontslag gevraagd in de media. Hoe zit dat? Al maanden worden Britten gewaarschuwd: het leven zou er niet makkelijker op worden. Belastingen moesten omhoog, geld voor voorzieningen omlaag. Allemaal om de gigantische overheidsschulden af te kunnen betalen. Nu blijkt dat die schulden niet zo groot zijn als gedacht. Ook in deze aflevering Een eenvoudig stappenplan om je miljoenenvilla in rap tempo minder waard te maken, en Rutger Bregman vs. de BBC censuur-afdeling. Over Van Bekhovens Britten In van Bekhovens Britten praten Lia van Bekhoven en Connor Clerx elke week over de grootste nieuwsonderwerpen en de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Van Brexit naar binnenlandse politiek, van de Royals tot de tabloids. Waarom fascineert het VK Nederlanders meer dan zo veel andere Europese landen? Welke rol speelt het vooralsnog Verenigd Koninkrijk in Europa, nu het woord Brexit uit het Britse leven lijkt verbannen, maar de gevolgen van de beslissing om uit de EU te stappen iedere dag duidelijker worden? De Britse monarchie, en daarmee de staat, staat voor grote veranderingen na de dood van Queen Elisabeth en de kroning van haar zoon Charles. De populariteit van het Koningshuis staat op een dieptepunt. Hoe verandert de Britse monarchie onder koning Charles, en welke gevolgen heeft dat voor de Gemenebest? In Van Bekhovens Britten analyseren Lia en Connor een Koninkrijk met tanende welvaart, invloed en macht. De Conservatieve Partij leverde veertien jaar op rij de premier, maar nu heeft Labour onder Keir Starmer de teugels in handen. Hoe ziet het VK er onder Keir Starmer uit? En hoe gaan de ‘gewone’ Britten, voor zover die bestaan, daar mee om? Al deze vragen en meer komen aan bod in Van Bekhovens Britten. Een kritische blik op het Verenigd Koninkrijk, waar het een race tussen Noord-Ierland en Schotland lijkt te worden wie zich het eerst af kan scheiden van het VK. Hoe lang blijft het Koninkrijk verenigd? Na ruim 45 jaar onder de Britten heeft Lia van Bekhoven een unieke kijk op het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Als inwoner, maar zeker geen anglofiel, heeft ze een scherpe blik op het nieuws, de politiek, de monarchie en het dagelijkse leven aan de overkant van de Noordzee. Elke woensdag krijg je een nieuwe podcast over het leven van Van Bekhovens Britten in je podcastapp. Scherpe analyses, diepgang waar op de radio geen tijd voor is en een flinke portie humor. Abonneer en mis geen aflevering. Over Lia Lia van Bekhoven is correspondent Verenigd Koninkrijk voor onder andere BNR Nieuwsradio, VRT, Knack en Elsevier en is regelmatig in talkshows te zien als duider van het nieuws uit het VK. Ze woont sinds 1976 in Londen, en is naast correspondent voor radio, televisie en geschreven media ook auteur van de boeken Mama gaat uit dansen, het erfgoed van Diana, prinses van Wales (1997), Land van de gespleten God, Noord-Ierland en de troubles (2000), In Londen, 9 wandelingen door de Britse hoofdstad (2009) en Klein-Brittannië (2022). Over Connor Connor Clerx is presentator en podcastmaker bij BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij werkt sinds 2017 voor BNR en was voorheen regelmatig te horen in De Ochtendspits, Boekestijn en de Wijk en BNR Breekt. Als podcastmaker werkte hij de afgelopen tijd aan onder andere De Taxi-oorlog, Kuipers en de Kosmos, Splijtstof, Baan door het Brein en Welkom in de AI-Fabriek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian, best-selling author, and co-founder of the School for Moral Ambition. His recent book and school both encourage us to spend our time and talent by making a difference on the greatest challenges and injustices of our time, rather than solely personal comfort and financial gain.Rutger joins me in this episode to explore how his ideas on moral ambition connect to social change, the big challenges we need your talent to solve, and what he hopes to accomplish with his new school. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca

Good morning. This week saw the beginning of this year's Reith lectures in which the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman is calling for a moral revolution. This annual lecture series is the chance to hear a distinguished person speak philosophically on a subject which concerns us all. The lectures are named after the BBC's founder John Reith who believed it was the BBC's mission not only to inform and entertain but also to educate the public, to help us gain not only knowledge but wisdom. I remember an inspiring series by Atul Gawande on the Future of Medicine, in which he invited us to confront our mortality, and then there was Mark Carney's series on Financial Value and Human Value. The lectures which had the most impact on me were by Onora O' Neill, in 2002, and was called A Question of Trust. She discussed why it was that our society, both as individuals and institutions had become so lacking in trust. Though she was speaking over twenty years ago the issue has become even more urgent today. Only yesterday on this programme, the Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride was lamenting the lack of trust in our institutions. Onora O' Neill argued that our problem with trust was that we had come to put our faith not in each other but in processes. Analysing problems, constructing rules, monitoring behaviour, keeping records. All this is important of course, especially if you're flying a plane or working in an operating theatre. But trust, trust, involves something different which goes beyond paperwork. It's a kind of faith in the integrity of others, the belief that others are capable of behaving with more than their own interests in mind. It is much more risky, of course, and can be betrayed; but equally paperwork can be falsified and conversations denied. Trust at best is a virtue, and it is demanding of ourselves and others. Often it is when others instinctively trust us that we are inspired to trust others. On Sunday the Church begins the season of Advent, a time of looking forward in hope for the coming of Christ. Much of the imagery of the Advent season calls on the experience of Israel in exile as described by the Old Testament prophets. The prophets speak of restoration and salvation. Everything depends on trust, trust in God and a rejection of false gods, trust that a good life is possible in a homeland which is a real home. The hoped for restoration will put things right between people and nations, between friends and neighbours and between humanity and God. Trust ultimately is an essential ingredient of wisdom, the quality that John Reith hoped that his new broadcasting organisation would come to bestow on its audience.

After this month's media chaos, Alan shares his experience of Monday's select committee hearing, where BBC board members were brought before MPs. But why did no-one address the elephant in the room?As Lionel returns from his overseas travels, the reunited hosts discuss the media bombshells that dropped in his absence. They also examine claims by historian Rutger Bregman that the BBC censored his speech at its annual lecture to remove negative mentions of Donald Trump.Finally, after the OBR accidentally published its budget forecast before the chancellor's speech, the pair answer a question about reporting on leaks.You can read Alan's BBC analysis here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/71655/firestorm-has-ripped-through-bbc-no-one-will-say-why Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins on some of the biggest stories shaping the UK and global media. Dame Caroline Dinenage MP Chair of the Culture Media and Sport Committee, former Financial Times editor Lionel Barber, and Max Goldbart from Deadline discuss the BBC crisis: from Samir Shah's leadership challenges to Shumeet Banerji's damning resignation letter, and the controversy over editing Rutger Bregman's Reith Lecture to remove a line about Donald Trump. We also examine the £500m sale of the Telegraph to the Daily Mail group – one of the biggest consolidations in British media – and ask what it means for press plurality with Dr Alice Enders from Enders Analysis and CNN's Donie O'Sullivan on his new documentary MisinfoNation: White GenocideProducer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Just a day after BBC bosses were in front of MPs to address impartiality concerns, and there's a fresh impartiality headache for the beleaguered broadcaster. Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, who'd been asked to give the prestigious Reith Lecture, today revealed that the BBC had removed a “key line” from his address. Bregman's claim that President Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history” was removed from the Radio 4 broadcast of his lecture. He's said today that he was informed that the decision to remove the accusation was taken at the “highest levels within the BBC”. The BBC has insisted the decision was taken on legal advice. So why was the line pulled? And is the threat of Donald Trump's legal action now influencing the editorial decisions of the BBC?Later, with Nigel Farage on the back foot over the allegations he made racist remarks as a schoolboy - does the Reform UK leader have a glass jaw?The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Elli shares how Vanquis combines purpose with people strategy, supporting customers historically underserved by mainstream banking, while building a culture that empowers colleagues to thrive.   Elli reflects on the organisation's focus on financial inclusion, wellbeing and future skills, highlighting opportunities ahead for AI and technology to free colleagues for meaningful work, rather than replace them.  Looking ahead, Elli shares her vision for the future of work: workplaces where people feel supported and empowered to grow. She reflects on the ongoing journey of inclusion and the role of leaders in responding to societal challenges, offering practical insights and inspiration for HR leaders to create positive change inside and outside their organisations.  References: ·        Hey Girls – Social Enterprise tackling period poverty and providing sanitary products in workplaces  ·        Women in Finance Charter– promoting gender balance in financial services   Thank you to Peak PEO for sponsoring this episode     Thank you to Peak PEO, your global employment and remote culture partner, for sponsoring this episode.   Peak makes international hiring simple, helping organisations overcome the barriers of entity setup, compliance and admin so global growth becomes an opportunity, not an obstacle. With real human experts - not chatbots - they handle contracts, payroll, tax filings and more, giving you the freedom to focus on growing your business.   Beyond compliance, Peak helps companies build remote cultures where global teams genuinely thrive. Their award-winning approach means they don't just advise from theory - they share what truly works in practice, supporting you to create strong connections, effective systems and brilliant employee experiences across borders.   If you're ready to hire globally with confidence and build a thriving remote culture, visit www.peakpeo.com   

Bestämmer du vad du ska vara ambitiös över? Troligtvis inte.Böcker som nämns:Range av David Epstein (inte den Epstein)Moral Ambition av Rutger Bregman (inte Rutger Hauer)Vinjett: David och CleoMusik: mobygratis.com

Alex discusses the progressive people practices that have shaped his leadership and powered Peak PEO's growth. He shares his unconventional journey from stand-up comedy to international employment, revealing how creativity and adaptability helped him build a business that enables companies to hire talent anywhere in the world and support distributed teams.   Alex describes how and why he introduced bold ideas including a four-day work week, emphasising that change begins with passion, conviction and thoughtful experimentation. He encourages HR leaders to take small steps that build momentum and help shift organisations towards more progressive models.   With AI offering opportunities to give people more time for community, connection and wellbeing, Alex champions designing policies that enable people to thrive - trusting employees, fostering purpose and creating workplaces that benefit both people and society.   Thank you to Peak PEO for sponsoring this episode     Thank you to Peak PEO, your global employment and remote culture partner, for sponsoring this episode.   Peak makes international hiring simple, helping organisations overcome the barriers of entity setup, compliance and admin so global growth becomes an opportunity, not an obstacle. With real human experts - not chatbots - they handle contracts, payroll, tax filings and more, giving you the freedom to focus on growing your business.   Beyond compliance, Peak helps companies build remote cultures where global teams genuinely thrive. Their award-winning approach means they don't just advise from theory - they share what truly works in practice, supporting you to create strong connections, effective systems and brilliant employee experiences across borders.   If you're ready to hire globally with confidence and build a thriving remote culture, visit www.peakpeo.com    

Today, we take you inside a talk with Rutger Bregman at Princeton, cover US Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman's decision to not seek re-election, and finish out hearing about construction noise at Princeton with Iman Monfopa Kone.

CHRO at ofi (olam food ingredients), a global food ingredients company, anchored in sustainability, that operates in over 50 countries and sources from  2.8 million farmers across cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices provides to service big food brands and manufacturers with food and beverage ingredients for a diverse range of products ranging from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar – Usha highlights how meaningful change comes from small, everyday moments – using one-to-one conversations engaging to help employees identify and apply their superpowers, creating a ripple effect across the organisation. Usha also discusses ofi's approach to DEI IDE - it's direct correlation to business performance – and talent, emphasising diversity in thought, background, and experience. She shares her practical approach to strategies showing how HR can foster a culture where individuals thrive, driving innovation and systemic change. Usha ends with advice on tackling ambitious goals by breaking them into manageable steps and celebrating small wins. She urges HR professionals to practise self-kindness, recognising that personal well-being is essential for effective leadership and for amplifying impact across teams, organisations and society.  Thank you to Staffbase for sponsoring this episode     Staffbase knows that HR leaders are driving transformation in the workplace and they're here to help.   Staffbase Communications Cloud empowers HR leaders to be transformation trailblazers, driving trust and business success in change through strategic communication. Their internal communications platform empowers companies to connect with their people, whether they're at their desks or on the front lines.   With tools that improve engagement, amplify employee voices and align everyone with your company's goals, Staffbase makes it easier for HR leaders to create and measure lasting change. Want to learn more? Head over to Staffbase.com to see how Staffbase can help your organisation thrive.    

Kitap kulübümüzün 58inci buluşmasında sosyal psikolog Jonathan Haidt'in "Doğru Akıl: Neden İyi İnsanlar Siyaset ve Din Yüzünden Bölünür?" adlı kitabını konuştuk.Haidt ile birkaç yıl önce 2008 tarihli TED konuşması ile tanışmıştım. Cumhuriyetçiler ve demokratlar arasındaki derinleşen uyuşmazlığın nedenleri üzerine bir konuşmaydı. Türkiye'deki duruma fazlasıyla benzer olduğunu düşünmüştüm, blogumda da bir yazı yazmıştım.Haidt yıllar içinde derinleştirdiği çalışmalarını topladığı bu kitapta, insanların ahlaki yargılarının öncelikle sezgisel duygulardan kaynaklandığını ve akıl yürütmenin çoğunlukla bu sezgileri haklı çıkarmak için sonradan devreye girdiğini gösteriyor. Geliştirdiği Ahlaki Temeller Teorisi, insan ahlakının altı temel üzerine kurulu olduğunu öne sürüyor:Ahlakın iki ucundaki temsili ile; Zarar vermeme/bakım verme, adalet/hile, sadakat/ihanet, otorite/asi olma, kutsallık/aşağılama ve özgürlük/baskı olarak bu altı temeli ifade ediyor. Kitabın en çarpıcı tespiti, liberallerin genellikle sadece zarar vermeme ve adalet temellerine ağırlık verirken, muhafazakarların altı temelin hepsini kullanması ve bu farkın siyasi kutuplaşmanın temel nedenlerinden biri olması.Örneğin bir muhafazakar kişi dövme yaptırmayı bedene zarar vermek yani Allah'ın bize verdiği bedene, bir anlamda kutsala zarar olarak yorumlayabilir, bu ise sol veya liberal görüşe göre kişinin kendi hürriyeti, tasarrufu olarak görülebiliyor. İki tarafın anlaştığı temeller ise başkalarına zarar vermeme ve adil olma konuları.Bu da ilginç bir şekilde sağcı politikacılara daha geniş bir malzeme verirken, solcu politikacıların daha dar bir alana kısılmış ve sanki diğer ahlaki değerleri ciddiye almıyormuş izlenimini verdiğinden bahsediyor. Kitap bunu örneklerle çok güzel açıklıyor.Diğer yandan insanları bencil varlıklar olarak görme eğilimimiz olsa da Haidt ayrıca insanların sadece bencil değil, "kovan etkisi" ile grup halinde hareket etmeye de yatkın olduklarını savunuyor. Hatta bizlerin %90 şempanze, %10 arı gibi davrandığımızı söylüyor.Bizim sohbetimizde de derin paylaşımlar oldu, konunun hassasiyeti nedeniyle çok az bir kısmını paylaşacağım. Katılımcılar, kitabın kendilerini tanıma konusunda bir ayna tuttuğunu ifade ettiler. Birçok arkadaşımız, kendilerini liberal veya özgürlükçü zannettiğini ama kitaptaki test sorularıyla yüzleştiğinde aslında beklenmedik ahlaki hassasiyetlere sahip olduğunu fark ettiğini paylaştı.Kitabın en çok takdir edilen yönü, karşı tarafı anlamak için bir çerçeve sunması oldu. Katılımcılar, farklı siyasi görüşlere sahip insanların aslında kötü niyetli olmadığını, sadece farklı ahlaki temellere ağırlık verdiklerini anlamanın özgürleştirici olduğunu belirttiler. Özellikle aile içi tartışmalarda bile bu çerçevenin yardımcı olabileceği vurgulandı.Toplantıda fil ve binici metaforu özellikle ilgi çekti. Rasyonel düşüncenin aslında ne kadar sınırlı olduğu, sezgilerimizin hayatımızı nasıl yönlendirdiği üzerine paylaşımlar yapıldı. Ayrıca kitabın, insanların bir araya gelme, ritüeller ve "kovan etkisi" ile ilgili açıklamaları, kendi hayatımızdan örneklerle desteklendi.Sonuç olarak her ne kadar yer yer okuması akademik altyapı gerekliliğiyle zorlasa da, biz okumuş olmaktan memnunuz ve konuyla ilgiliyseniz size de tavsiye ediyoruz. Tamamlayıcı nitelikte olduğunu düşündüğümüz Rutger Bregman'ın “Çoğu İnsan İyidir” aslı kitabının yeni baskısı çıkar çıkmaz programımıza almayı istiyoruz.(03:53) Feyza Demir (11:00) Alim Küçükpehlivan (14:05) Mete Yurtsever (16:58) Feyza Demir (17:48) Alim Küçükpehlivan (18:42) Feyza DemirSupport the show

We spreken over nietig versus impact, we filosoferen over overtuigingskracht en activisme, we horen de piano van haar vader en we zoeken én vinden de drie O's van Rutger Bregman. 

What does it mean to live — and work — with moral ambition? In this episode of the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah introduces ideas from Rutger Bregman's book Moral Ambition and Helen helps turn them into practical actions you can apply in your own career.You'll hear why moral ambition is about using your 80,000 working hours wisely, how to close the belief–behaviour gap, and what small steps you can take to make a bigger difference. Together, Helen and Sarah explore how to connect Bregman's big ideas to the everyday reality of squiggly careers.Episode 502

The overarching definition of success today often looks like the accumulation of stuff – money, cars, property, clothing – anything that signals wealth. This means that success is also synonymous with overshoot, extraction, and consumption – none of which lead to healthy outcomes for the planet or the global good. But what might be possible if we were to redefine success to prioritize collective well-being instead of personal gain? In today's episode, Nate sits down with Dutch historian and author Rutger Bregman to discuss the concept of moral ambition, which he defines as the desire to be one of the best, measured by different standards of success: not by big payouts or fancy honorifics, but by the ability to tackle the world's biggest problems. Bregman highlights the importance of entrepreneurs in driving social change and the necessity of cultural shifts to foster a more altruistic society, as well as the challenges faced in pursuing these ideals. What possibilities might arise if we combined the idealism of an activist with the ambition of an entrepreneur? How can we apply the principles of entrepreneurship to better address global challenges? And how could a radical redefinition of success motivate the world's top talent to make major contributions to our most pressing issues, leaving a legacy that actually makes a difference? (Conversation recorded on July 8th, 2025)   About Rutger Bregman: Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and author. Initially considering a career as an academic historian, Rutger instead ventured into journalism. He began his career at the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant before moving to the independent journalism platform De Correspondent, for which he wrote for ten years. His books Humankind: A Hopeful History (2020) and Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There (2017) were both Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers and have been translated into 46 languages. In 2024, Rutger co-founded The School for Moral Ambition, a non-profit organization inspired by his latest book, Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference. The initiative helps people to take the step toward an impactful career. Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

A lot of jobs in the modern economy don't pay a living wage, and some of those jobs may be wiped out by new technologies. So what's to be done? We revisit an episode from 2016 for a potential solution. SOURCES:Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University.Evelyn Forget, professor of economics and community health sciences at the University of Manitoba.Sam Altman, C.E.O. of OpenAI.Robert Gordon, professor emeritus of economics at Northwestern University.Greger Larson, professor of archeology at the University of Oxford. RESOURCES:"Here's what a Sam Altman-backed basic income experiment found," by Megan Cerullo (CBS News, 2024).Utopia for Realists, by Rutger Bregman. The Correspondent (2016).The Second Machine Age, by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee (2014)."The Town With No Poverty: Using Health Administration Data To Revisit Outcomes of a Canadian Guaranteed Annual Income Field Experiment," by Evelyn Forget (Canadian Public Policy, 2011)."The Negative Income Tax and the Evolution of U.S. Welfare Policy," by Robert Moffitt (Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2003).Capitalism and Freedom, by Milton Freidman (2002)."Lesson from the Income Maintenance Experiments," (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and The Brookings Institution, 1986).Law, Legislation and Liberty, Volume 3: The Political Order of A Free People, by Frederick Hayek (1981)."Daniel Moynihan and President-elect Nixon: How charity didn't begin at home," by Peter Passell and Leonard Ross (New York Times, 1973)."Income Maintenance Programs," (Hearings Before The Subcommittee On Fiscal Policy Of The Joint Economic Committee Congress Of The United States, 1968). EXTRAS:"President Nixon Unveils the Family Assistance Program," (1969)."Milton Friedman interview with William F Buckley Jr.," (1968)."Martin Luther King Jr. advocates for Guaranteed Income at Stanford," (1967). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Our guest this week is Rutger Bregman. Rutger is a Dutch historian and author. His books Humankind: A Hopeful History and Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There were both Sunday Times and New York Times Best Sellers and have been translated in 46 languages.The Guardian described him as 'the Dutch wunderkind of new ideas', while TED named him 'one of Europe's most prominent young thinkers'. His TED Talk, 'Poverty Isn't a Lack of Character; It's a Lack of Cash', was selected by TED curator Chris Anderson as one of the top ten talks of 2017.He studied History at Utrecht University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Initially considering a career as an academic historian, Rutger instead ventured into journalism. He began his career at the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant before moving to the independent journalism platform De Correspondent, for which he wrote for ten years.In 2024, Rutger co-founded The School for Moral Ambition, a non-profit organization inspired by his latest book, Moral Ambition. The initiative helps people to take steps toward an impactful career.‍We talk about:Not resting on ones laurelsIndividual versus societal responsibilityHow just being decent isn't enoughThe value of harsh feedbackWhen is the best time to make people morally ambitiousPragmatic AlliancesNoble Loosers aka Social Media ActivismEffective AltruismThe School of Moral Ambition‍Let's get moral!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet

Former President and CEO of BC Hydro Chris O'Riley joins host Francis Bradley for a reflection on his 35 years at BC Hydro, from his start as an Engineer in Training at the hydro plant at Campbell River and the redevelopment the John Hart Generating Station, through a number of other transformative projects up to the recently completed Site C dam and generating station. They talk about BC Hydro's evolution, including its increased complexity and focus on customer service. Chris also highlights Hydro's growing partnerships with First Nations, such as the Northwest Transmission Line project, which involves joint ownership. Chris also reflects on the future of BC Hydro and gives his take on the new leadership at the company. They close the conversation with a book recommendation. Links:BC HydroBC Hydro Executive Team Site CChris O'Riley on LinkedIn Book recommendation:Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference, by Rutger Bregman:

Have you ever stopped to think about the five core qualities that truly define you? In this episode, I'm taking you on a fun, reflective journey to discover the traits that make you, well… YOU! I'll walk you through an activity that changed the way I see myself and my goals. I'll share my own process and the results that surprised even me! We'll chat about the thought leaders who inspire me and how their unique qualities helped me shape my own “Defining Five.” Grab your favorite notebook and let's get introspective together. By the end of this episode, you'll have a fresh perspective on what makes you shine and a toolkit to help you live with more clarity, integrity, and joy. Book mentioned in this episode:  I Thought It Was Just Me by Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/3JPOA1A Give and Take by Adam Grant: https://amzn.to/4m8ya1q Grit by Angela Duckworth: https://amzn.to/3VbsjO8 The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4mgcKQj Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman: https://amzn.to/4goQIcU Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: https://amzn.to/47EQkog Slow Productivity by Cal Newport https://amzn.to/41OzCiq Links & resources: Plan Goal Plan Planners! Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Graham Allcott. Graham Allcott is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. He is the author of multiple books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja, How to Have the Energy, and How to Fix Meetings. His latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are more successful. In this episode we talked about the power of kindness at work – from personal stories and Italian coffee traditions to leadership myths, culture change, and how silence can speak volumes. What You'll Learn:- Why kindness leads to better performance and stronger teams- The difference between being kind and being nice- How to lead with empathy without losing focus or urgency- Practical ways to build a culture of kindness at work- One small step you can take to lead more kindly today We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Graham Allcott: - KIND: The quiet power of kindness at work: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KIND-quiet-power-kindness-work/dp/1399417401 - KIND Free Resources: https://www.grahamallcott.com/kindful - Graham's mailing list: https://www.grahamallcott.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamallcott/ - Instagram: @grahamallcott - Other resources: https://www.grahamallcott.com/links Recommended books: - Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman- Humankind by Rutger Bregman - Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES - Books: ‘Confident Presenter’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - The Confident Presenter Scorecard: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Free Web Class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/events/ - Free Mini-Course: https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-mini-course #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #KindnessAtWork #PeopleFirst

Hannah Prins verwezenlijkt de natte droom van Rutger Bregman, onze groene Vrouwe Justitia vertelt over haar carrière switch waarmee ze de heilige huisjes van Tata Steel (- en de milieuvervuilers) poogt aan te vallen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Na estante desta semana, temos “Ódio à Civilização Moderna”, de Willaim Morris; “Guerras Culturais - Os ódios que nos incendeiam e como vencê-los”, de João Ferreira Dias; “Ambição Moral”, de Rutger Bregman; e “A Boba da Corte”, de Tati Bernardi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Die Kunst gehört allen' | ‘Art belongs to everyone'In this episode, I talk to Reinhard Ernst – entrepreneur,philanthropist, art collector and founder of the Reinhard Ernst Museum in Wiesbaden.We follow his journey: from humble beginnings to building a successful business to the years-long project of planning and realising his own museum.This raises some interesting questions:How do you get into art if it wasn't part of your family environment?When does buying individual works turn into a real passion for collecting?And why would you ultimately make your private collection available to the public in your own museum?Reinhard Ernst speaks very openly about his attitude towards art, society and his role as a benefactor. His guiding principle, ‘You are not alone in the world,' runs through everything he does. Together with his wife Sonja, he has established a foundation that supports childrenand the elderly, preserves historical monuments, and promotes art and culture. For both of them, this is not just a financial commitment, but a conviction to strengthen the values they personally hold dear.His great passion is abstract art – from the post-war period to the present day. Particularly noteworthy is his collection of 52 works by Helen Frankenthaler, the largest privately owned collection in the world. For him, abstract art opens up the freedom to decide for yourself what to see. Colours and forms have an effect without guidelines, leaving room for one's own thoughts, feelings and memories.We also talk about his close relationship with Japan and his friendship with architect Fumihiko Maki, which gave rise to the vision for a museum that not only offers state-of-the-art architecture, but above all space for people. A house for art – and for encounters.At the end of the conversation, I will give you a bookrecommendation. This time, it is the book ‘Moral Ambition' by Rutger Bregman.Published in German by Rowohlt Verlag. rutgerbregman.com/As always, you can find the conversation on your podcast platform of choice and, starting with this episode, on our YouTube channel @vanhorngallery. Feel free to follow us on Instagram @voicesonart and@van_horn_duesseldorf and subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your platform of choice. We appreciate good reviews.The conversation with Reinhard Ernst was recorded on 21 July 2025, in German, 49 min.Further information here:museum-re.de/de/www.ernst-stiftung.de/van-horn.net/podcast-1/

What are you doing to make the world around you better? Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and the author of the new book Moral Ambition. He joins Adam live in the Authors@Wharton series to discuss how to stop capable people from wasting their talents, lessons from great moral pioneers, and what it means to be a good person. They also consider how parents can encourage moral ambition in kids, debate the difference between cowardice and helplessness, and share actions you can take to make a difference.FollowHost: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/)Guest: Rutger Bregman (Instagram: @rutgerbregman | Website: https://rutgerbregman.com/) LinksMoral Ambition FellowshipsMoral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a DifferenceSubscribe to TED Instagram: @tedYouTube: @TEDTikTok: @tedtoksLinkedIn: @ted-conferencesWebsite: ted.comPodcasts: ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/worklife/worklife-with-adam-grant-transcriptsFor a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are you doing to make the world around you better? Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and the author of the new book Moral Ambition. He joins Adam live in the Authors@Wharton series to discuss how to stop capable people from wasting their talents, lessons from great moral pioneers, and what it means to be a good person. They also consider how parents can encourage moral ambition in kids, debate the difference between cowardice and helplessness, and share actions you can take to make a difference.FollowHost: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/) Guest: Rutger Bregman (Instagram: @rutgerbregman | Website: https://rutgerbregman.com/) LinksMoral Ambition FellowshipsMoral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a DifferenceSubscribe to TED Instagram: @tedYouTube: @TEDTikTok: @tedtoksLinkedIn: @ted-conferencesWebsite: ted.comPodcasts: ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcriptsFor a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearchInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDSports: ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 If the 9-to-5 grind gets you down, maybe it's time to do more with your life. Rutger Bregman, historian and co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why so many people feel like their jobs don't make a difference in the world and how we can instead use our talent and education to focus on the world's biggest problems. His book is “Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference.”  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

He’s been called one of the world’s most radical optimists, a historian and bestselling author unafraid to question what we take for granted about success, power, and human nature. In this expansive episode, Rutger Bregman joins Sarah Grynberg to share why he believes most people are kinder than we think, and how redefining success can transform not just our lives, but our world. From the hidden lessons of history to the moral ambition we all carry, Rutger reveals why hope is not naïve, but necessary. You’ll learn: *Why most of us are climbing the wrong ladder of success.*How expanding our “moral circle” could solve the greatest challenges of our time.*Why switching off the news might be the smartest step toward a better life. This episode is an invitation to reimagine what it means to live with purpose and to discover how small acts of courage can ripple out into lasting change. Moral Ambition from Rutger Bregman is available in store and online here. Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here. To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here. Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here. Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here. Purchase Sarah's Meditations here. Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Høsten er i gang, og vi er tilbake med vanlige episoder igjen. Nyslått Kirkens Nødhjelp-sjef Anne-Cecilie Kaltenborn er innom for å fortelle om sine planer for organisasjonen. Vi snakker også om hva som skjer med skattepolitikken, og diskuterer fordeler/ulemper med å jobbe gjennom trosbaserte organisasjoner.Linker fra episoden:Utenrikspolitisk valgvake: https://www.facebook.com/events/1431677464568458Kirkens Nødhjelps vurdering av partiene: https://www.kirkensnodhjelp.no/nyheter/kirkens-nodhjelp-har-evaluert-mange-norske-partier-slik-vurderes-deAgendas arrangement med Rutger Bregman: https://www.facebook.com/events/1318862846268167

Rutger Bregman, international bestselling author, joins John Maytham to discuss his new book called “Moral Ambitions: Stop wasting your time and start making a difference”. Bregman calls this ethos moral ambition: the drive to be among the best Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Matts are taking a well-deserved break, so while they recharge their batteries here's an interview from the archive to enjoy.The Matts are joined by Dutch popular historian and author Rutger Bregman to discuss his new book, Moral Ambition. How does the world change for the better? Why do so many talented people do bullsh*t jobs? And what's wrong with a life spent worrying about reducing your carbon footprint to zero? Rutger's a man with strong opinions on all the above and more. It's a fascinating in-depth interview on what you - yes, YOU! - need to do to fix the planet. Enjoy!EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get The New European for just £1 for the first month. Head to theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we measuring success all wrong? Rutger Bregman seems to think so. Zachary and Emma welcome Rutger, a Dutch historian and journalist, and author of Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference. The founder of the School for Moral Ambition, Rutger challenges society's flawed definition of success, stresses supportive and ambitious communities, and suggests how we can make a truly global impact. He highlights his own struggles with work-life balance and his pursuit of enthusiasm over exhaustion. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate. For transcripts, to join the newsletter, and for more information, visit: theprogressnetwork.org Watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/theprogressnetwork ⁠⁠⁠And follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @progressntwrk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutger Bregman is the New York Times–bestselling author of Moral Ambition. Today, he shares his model for living a more meaningful life. It's not about being an idealist, or following your “passions.” It is, in many ways, about effectively solving the problems in our lives using the talents we already have. For Rutger Bregman's work (including that amazing viral Davos clip, in case you missed it), head over to my Substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's on the horizon for foreign aid and humanitarian response strategies, especially in light of ongoing funding cuts to foreign aid around the world? In this episode, Dr. Eric James, founder of Field Ready, shares how localization can make humanitarian aid faster, cheaper, and more effective. We talk about reducing dependency on outside supply chains and how putting tools directly into the hands of local community members builds long-term resilience. Dr. James also tackles the harsh realities facing the aid sector today, including shrinking budgets and the rise of anti-intellectualism. This episode reflects both on what still needs to change and where to look for opportunities for innovation in instability. Listen in to learn more: 11:08 - Rutger Bregman on tax avoidance and social impact 18:14 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey   Read More from Dr. Eric James: Managing Humanitarian Relief Articles and other books Eric's post-show recommendation - Sign up for regular summaries of changes in the humanitarian landscape from the International Humanitarian Studies Association Field Ready   About Dr. Eric James Eric is an international aid worker, social entrepreneur, and educator with over 25 years of experience in humanitarian work. He has worked extensively with various NGOs and the UN in disaster and conflict zones around the world. He currently teaches in various academic contexts, leads his nonprofit Field Ready, and works on innovative ventures focused on humanitarian response, leadership, and strategy. Dr. James is also the author of several books about foreign aid, including the widely used guide, Managing Humanitarian Relief. ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative  Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction–especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Get your application fee to the HDL M.A. program waived with code TBS25. Jamie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Historian and author, Rutger Bregman believes there's an antidote to the sense of emptiness that so many people feel, and it's the will to make the world a better place. To devote your career to the greater challenges of our time rather than just making money. That the time has come for a moral reawakening. That moral ambition not just financial ambition is what we need if we want to fix the world and actually like our place in it. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You'll get this podcast ad free and it, and the rants delivered directly to your inbox so even if we're shut out of social media, you'll still get access to the most highly researched, factual information available. Independent media needs your support now more than ever.   Go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much!  xoPG   Guest social: https://www.moralambition.org/ https://www.rutgerbregman.com/ https://linktr.ee/rutgerbregman           As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl This episode is sponsored by… https://laundrysauce.com code: PoliticsGirl20 https://honeylove.com/politicsgirl IQ Bars: TEXT - PG to 64000

You're not here to impress, you're here to make a difference. In this PT. 2 episode, historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman sits down with Ryan for a deep dive into what a meaningful life actually looks like and why so many people end up wasting their one shot at it. They talk about how easy it is to chase the wrong goals, why real impact often goes unnoticed, and how to realign your work with what truly matters.Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and author. His latest book Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference was released in April 2025. ‍‍In 2024, Rutger co-founded The School for Moral Ambition, a non-profit organization inspired by his latest book, Moral Ambition. The initiative helps people to take the step toward an impactful career.‍Follow Rutger on Instagram and X | @RutgerBregman

You could be doing anything with your life…so why are you choosing this? Historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman joins Ryan to question everything we tend to believe about success, work, and impact. They discuss why many “prestigious” careers might actually be pointless, how a few regular people pulled off one of the biggest moral wins in history, and why meaningful work rarely looks like what society celebrates.Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and author. His latest book Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference was released in April 2025. ‍‍In 2024, Rutger co-founded The School for Moral Ambition, a non-profit organization inspired by his latest book, Moral Ambition. The initiative helps people to take the step toward an impactful career.‍Follow Rutger on Instagram and X | @RutgerBregman

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Aparna Rae—educator, entrepreneur, writer, and disruptor—who brings clarity, honesty, and depth to our conversation about equity, data, and the future of work. We get into the real talk around corporate DEI, why so many initiatives fall flat, and how data can actually help drive meaningful change when used well (and not just to check a box). Aparna shares insights on how to survive this current moment—marked by authoritarian creep, economic anxiety, and corporate gaslighting—while still building dignity, safety, and care into the workplace.We talk about Costco, AI, bullshit jobs, and how solidarity (not hustle) will get us through. Bring your notebook and maybe a stiff drink if that's your thing—this one goes deep.Chapters0:00 – Welcome + Introducing Aparna Rae1:22 – Aparna's origin story: from archaeology to pedagogy3:23 – The pedagogy of work and the role of data7:40 – Pushback from clients and lessons from failed engagements8:31 – What data-informed equity really means12:15 – Do workshops matter? And the difference between tools and the work14:15 – The current state of DEI: death, evolution, or reckoning?17:27 – Acting with integrity in authoritarian times20:58 – Who's doing it well? Valuing labor and leadership alignment23:23 – Costco, Patagonia, and building for sustainability27:03 – The backlash to the Great Resignation29:05 – Workplace culture as democracy's front line32:15 – AI, capitalism, and human value39:25 – When DEI went wrong: Aparna's viral Forbes piece44:52 – Power dynamics, shame, and where we go from here45:34 – Trends for 2025: solidarity, safety, and protecting trans lives49:07 – Escaping hustle culture and dreaming of a different way50:27 – What's next for Aparna Rae51:42 – Where to find her (spoiler: not TikTok)53:34 – Wrap up + outro  Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.

Bill's guests are Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A few years ago, in a spirit of post-pandemic experimentation, multiple countries ran formal trials to test a radical idea: shortening the workweek. In this episode, Cal returns to the results of these trials to identify an astounding finding that has critical implications about how we work in the 21st century and how this could be made much better. He then answers listener questions and concludes with a tech corner that addresses a simple question: when will AI begin to automate most of my work?Find out more about Done Daily at DoneDaily.com!Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here's the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today's episode:  youtube.com/calnewportmediaDeep Dive: The Workload Fairytale [3:39]- How would you rewrite A World Without Email to account for Slack? [18:16]- How should I manage multiple deadlines? [22:14]- How does Values-Based Lifestyle Centric Career Planning relate to Rutger Bregman's concept of Moral Ambition? [27:28]- How can I avoid burnout and use my career capital to find a less demanding job? [34:24]- Should I do my weekly plan on Sunday night to avoid the scaries? [40:32]CASE STUDY: A lawyer argues in front of the New York Court of Appeals [42:57]CALL: What exactly is considered task switching? [47:15]TECH CORNER: When will AI automate my job? [56:04]Links:Buy Cal's latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slowGet a signed copy of Cal's “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/Cal's monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?bbc.com/news/business-57724779theguardian.com/money/2023/feb/21/four-day-week-uk-trial-success-patterndw.com/en/german-firms-tested-4-day-workweek-heres-the-outcome/a-70685885calnewport.com/ai-and-work-some-predictions/Thanks to our Sponsors:udacity.com/deeplandroverusa.comcalderalab.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

What if everything we've been told about having a successful career is wrong? Rutger Bregman thinks most of us are wasting our working lives and argues we should stop trying to get rich and start trying to solve the world's problems instead.

The historian and writer is on a mission to get the best and brightest out of their lucrative jobs and into morally ambitious work. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

We're told from a young age to achieve. Get good grades. Get into a good school. Get a good job. Be ambitious about earning a high salary or a high-status position. Some of us love this endless climb. But lots of us, at least once in our lives, find ourselves asking, "What's the point of all this ambition?"Historian and author Rutger Bregman doesn't think there is a point to that kind of ambition. Instead, he wants us to be morally ambitious, to measure the value of our achievements based on how much good we do, by how much we improve the world. In this episode, Bregman speaks with guest host Sigal Samuel about how to know if you're morally ambitious, the value of surrounding yourself with like-minded people, and how to make moral ambition fashionable. Host: Sigal Samuel, Vox senior reporter Guest: Rutger Bregman, historian, author of Moral Ambition, and co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition Listen to The Gray Area ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members Show Notes Vox's Good Robot series can be found here: Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 (discusses the "drowning child thought experiment" and effective altruism) Episode 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if your ambition could actually make the world better? Are you chasing success—or significance? This week, bestselling author Rutger Bregman discusses his new book, Moral Ambition, a provocative call to stop wasting your talent on meaningless work and start solving the world's biggest problems. Together, they explore how redefining "success" can unlock your full potential—not just for yourself, but for the world. If you've ever felt stuck in work that doesn't matter, this episode will challenge you to aim higher. Watch the episode on YouTube⁠⁠ Apply to The School for Moral Ambition | Get your copy of Moral Ambition: https://amzn.to/4maZuO3 Ask Andrew anything by sending us your text and voice memos to ⁠mailbag@andrewyang.com⁠! ---- Follow Andrew Yang: ⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ Follow Rutger Bregman: Website | X ---- Get 50% off Factor at ⁠⁠Factor Meals⁠⁠ Get an extra 3 months free at ⁠⁠Express VPN⁠⁠ Get 20% off + 2 free pillows at ⁠⁠Helix Sleep⁠⁠ | Use code: helixpartner20 ---- Subscribe to the Andrew Yang Podcast: ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The historian Rutger Bregman makes the case for why corporate high flyers should quit their jobs to pursue something more meaningful. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Rutger Bregman is an historian and author. He is the co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition, a new initiative to mobilize talented professionals to work on the world's most pressing problems. His latest book, Moral Ambition, explores how we can build lives and careers that make a real difference. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Rutger Bregman discuss what it means to have moral ambition, how to know which causes deserve support—and how to make the world vegan. Email: goodfightpod@gmail.com Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Harris speaks with Rutger Bregman about Rutger's new book, Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference. They discuss why it seems like we are at the hinge of human history, wealth inequality, how altruism should be rewarded, how we should think about philanthropic billionaires, effective altruism, why empathy is overrated, moral entrepreneurship, universal basic income, work and meaning, existential risk, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

We've been taught to chase fancy job titles and large salaries, but what if we aimed for moral ambition instead? In this week's episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with historian and best-selling author Rutger Bregman to explore moral ambition: the idea that the core metric of a successful career should be the positive impact we have on the world. Rutger's new book, Moral Ambition: How to Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference, calls on all of us to rethink what we're really working for. If you've ever felt like there should be more to your job than climbing the ladder, this conversation is for you. Jessi and Rutger dive into: What moral ambition is—and why we need more of it Why “follow your passion” is the wrong advice How to shift from success-driven to service-driven work Why young professionals are funneled into finance and consulting The real-world heroes solving the world's biggest problems How to build coalitions and collaborate for impact This episode is a call to action for anyone who wants to do good—and do it well. Join the conversation at Hello Monday Office Hours! We'll be live on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3PM EST. Bring your questions and your curiosity; we'd love to hear what moral ambition looks like for you.

Why does it so often feel like the more society claims to value a job, the slimier it is? Why are so many brilliant minds funneled into the tech industry, only to spend their days optimizing ad clicks instead of solving real societal problems? What if jobs were desirable not because of how much money they pull in, but because they made the world better a better place? Today, Adam sits down with Dutch historian Rutger Bregman—author of MORAL AMBITION: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference—to explore how we can rethink work, purpose, and the pursuit of impact. Find Rutger's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.