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Rutger Bregman Urges Graduates to Choose Meaningful Careers

5/18/2025

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Rutger Bregman challenges elite graduates to abandon "socially useless" careers in finance and consulting, calling for a shift towards addressing urgent global challenges. He co-founded the School for Moral Ambition to inspire a new generation to pursue meaningful work, believing that such paths can transform individuals into more compassionate and impactful citizens.

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Rutger Bregman challenges elite graduates to abandon "socially useless" careers in finance and consulting, calling for a shift towards addressing urgent global challenges. He co-founded the School for Moral Ambition to inspire a new generation to pursue meaningful work, believing that such paths can transform individuals into more compassionate and impactful citizens.