The Rational Optimist
Matt Ridley
What’s inside
The Rational Optimist explores the concept that human progress and prosperity are fueled by our innate ability to innovate and exchange. Matt Ridley argues that, through history, the engine of human progress has been the meeting and mating of ideas.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the historical context of economic growth
- Insights into the power of human creativity and collaboration
- Inspiration for a positive outlook on future advancements
- Knowledge on overcoming challenges to progress
Key Points
- The engine of progress: Innovation and exchange
- Historical evidence of progress through collaboration
- Technological advancements and economic growth
- The importance of cultural evolution in progress
- Challenges to optimism and overcoming them
- Future prospects of human prosperity
Who’s it For
- Entrepreneurs
- Economists
- Historians
- Optimists
- Students of Human Progress
About author
Matt Ridley is a renowned British journalist and businessman. He’s best known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics that challenge conventional thinking.