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Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman
4.0

For thousands of years, we've cultivated a false self-image of humans has inherently selfish. As a result, we often distrust each other. But it's neither civilization nor the fear of punishment that prevents violent and selfish behaviors. In evolutionary terms, we are neither egoists nor murderers: we are friendly and cooperative, as we can see in the way we behave during crises. So it's high time for a new, more positive view of humanity.