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Altruism Quote by Rutger Bregman

“It's actually more than 700 case studies that show that, especially in times of crisis, we show our best selves. And we get this explosion of altruism and cooperation. This happens again and again after natural disasters, after earthquakes and after floodings.” quote by Rutger Bregman
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“It's actually more than 700 case studies that show that, especially in times of crisis, we show our best selves. And we get this explosion of altruism and cooperation. This happens again and again after natural disasters, after earthquakes and after floodings.”

Rutger Bregman

About This Quote

Source Book: Humankind: A Hopeful History, 2019

In crises people often act more cooperatively and altruistically, revealing their best selves repeatedly after disasters

In simple terms: Crises bring out cooperation and altruism

Key Takeaway

Notice and nurture cooperation during tough times

Themes

human behavior altruism crisis response

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

observational analytical

When to use this quote

  • disaster relief
  • community rebuilding
  • emergency response
  • volunteer coordination

Key Concepts

social psychology collective resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies sustain cooperation after a crisis?
  • What structures keep altruism alive long term?
A Different Perspective

Altruism may wane once the immediate threat passes

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