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Bregman, who is known for books including Humankind and Utopia for Realists, posted after his first lecture was broadcast on Tuesday, saying the BBC had "decided to censor" it.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Realists may notice that the people gathered to play this game are also skilled at appearing reasonable when the cameras are rolling.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2025

Realists, like Jayapal, viewed that with great hesitation.

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2022

The Realists believe that, generally, the best government leaders can do is manage bad situations to avoid conflict.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022

This applies as much to the Realists, with their traditional animal chemistry, as to the Idealists, with their traditional ethical dynamics.

From Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions by Powys, John Cowper