If we assume the best in people, we can radically redesign our democracy and welfare states.
Rutger BregmanRead
My hope is that the corona crisis will help bring us into a new age of cooperation and solidarity and a realization that we're in this together.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for the coronavirus crisis to promote unity and collaboration among people.
Rutger Bregman reflects on the transformative potential of the coronavirus crisis, suggesting that it could serve as a catalyst for a greater sense of cooperation and solidarity among individuals and communities. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our shared humanity and collective challenges, advocating for a shift towards a more united approach in addressing societal issues.
Themes
CooperationSolidarityCrisisUnityTogetherness
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting, I shared a quote about cooperation and solidarity during crises to inspire collective action.
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