Economics
The Rational Optimist
Matt Ridley · 2000
Lindy Score
4,245·Classic
26 yrs
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2
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Why it endured
Matt Ridley's sweeping argument that human progress is best explained by the exchange of ideas and specialization — and that pessimism about the future is almost always wrong.
What they're saying
2 people recommend this book
Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft
“Its subject is the history of humanity, focusing on why our species has succeeded and how we should think about the future.”
Naval RavikantEntrepreneur & philosopher
“Fantastic. Also read Matt Ridley. 🙏”