Tuesday 5th May, 7.30pm at Station Yard
This is the first of a proposed quarterly social meet-up and discussion group. Each meet-up will be focussed around the issues raised by a particular book, article, podcast etc…and its relevance to us and our community.
For this initial meeting, we will be discussing Rutger Bregman’s 2021 book Humankind -A Hopeful History.
“Human beings, we’re taught, are by nature selfish and governed primarily by self-interest. But what if it isn’t true? Humankind provides new perspective on the past 200,000 years of human history, setting out to prove that we are hardwired for kindness, geared toward cooperation rather than competition, and more inclined to trust rather than distrust one another. In fact this instinct has a firm evolutionary basis going back to the beginning of Homo sapiens………
……this book shows us that believing in human generosity and collaboration isn’t merely optimistic—it’s realistic. Moreover, it has huge implications for how society functions. When we think the worst of people, it brings out the worst in our politics and economics. But if we believe in the reality of humanity’s kindness and altruism, it will form the foundation for achieving true change in society, a case that Bregman makes convincingly with his signature wit, refreshing frankness, and memorable storytelling.”
Everybody welcome but, obviously, if you have read the book you will be in a better position to join in the discussion. We look forward to seeing you there.