Rutger Bregman says America is in a neo-fascist moment
February 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelRutger Bregman thinks happiness is overrated.
We should be striving for a more moral life.
In January, he joined Oli Dugmore for an extended interview, delving into the prospects of a moral life, how morality has changed history, and how it could serve our current moment.
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