Utopia for Realists: How We Can Build the Ideal World

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Book Synopsis: Universal basic income. A 15-hour workweek. Open borders. Does it sound too good to be true? One of Europe’s leading young thinkers shows how we can build an ideal world today. "A more politically radical Malcolm Gladwell." -- New York Times

After working all day at jobs we often dislike, we buy things we don’t need. Rutger Bregman, a Dutch historian, reminds us it needn’t be this way -- and in some places it isn’t. Rutger Bregman’s TED Talk about universal basic income seemed impossibly radical when he delivered it in 2014. A quarter of a million views later, the subject of that video is being seriously considered by leading economists and government leaders the world over. It’s just one of the many utopian ideas that Bregman proves is possible today.

Utopia for Realists is one of those rare books that takes you by surprise and challenges what you think can happen. From a Canadian city that once completely eradicated poverty, to Richard Nixon’s near implementation of a basic income for millions of Americans, Bregman takes us on a journey through history, and beyond the traditional left-right divides, as he champions ideas whose time have come. Every progressive milestone of civilization -- from the end of slavery to the beginning of democracy -- was once considered a utopian fantasy. Bregman’s book, both challenging and bracing, demonstrates that new utopian ideas, like the elimination of poverty and the creation of the fifteen-hour workweek, can become a reality in our lifetime. Being unrealistic and unreasonable can in fact make the impossible inevitable, and it is the only way to build the ideal world.

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Are you tired of working all day at a job you dislike, only to buy things you don't need? It's time to break free from this cycle and imagine a world where things are different. Introducing Utopia for Realists: How We Can Build the Ideal World, a groundbreaking book by Rutger Bregman. This thought-provoking read explores radical ideas such as universal basic income, a 15-hour workweek, and open borders. You may think these concepts are too good to be true, but Bregman shows us that they are not only possible but also becoming a reality in some parts of the world.

Don't miss the chance to discover why Utopia for Realists is being described as "a more politically radical Malcolm Gladwell" by the New York Times. With over a quarter of a million views of Bregman's TED Talk on universal basic income, this book is making waves among leading economists and government leaders. It's time to challenge your beliefs and explore the potential of utopian ideas that could shape our future.

Follow Bregman as he takes you on a captivating journey through history, showcasing the successes of those who have already made significant strides towards a better world. Learn about a Canadian city that completely eradicated poverty and Richard Nixon's near implementation of basic income for millions of Americans. Utopia for Realists breaks free from traditional left-right divides and challenges you to envision a world where progressive ideas become reality.

Remember, every milestone of progress was once considered a utopian fantasy. Bregman's book inspires us to think outside the box and embrace the power of being unrealistic and unreasonable. The impossible can become inevitable, and we can build the ideal world we've always dreamed of. Take the first step towards this transformative journey by ordering Utopia for Realists today. Your ideal world awaits!

Order Utopia for Realists now and join the movement towards building an ideal world.

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