Utopia for Realists

About “Utopia for Realists”

Utopia for Realists is a 2016 essay by Rutger Bregman that explores radical ideas such as a universal basic income and a 15-hour workweek. Bregman encourages readers to revisit utopian thinking and considers concepts like a world without borders or poverty. The essay moves beyond traditional political divisions and presents ideas that Bregman believes are timely. It challenges readers to rethink their assumptions and offers a fresh perspective on social and economic reform.