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About the book
If you're looking for a book that challenges conventional thinking and inspires a more optimistic view of the future, "The Rational Optimist" by Matt Ridley is a must-read. Ridley engages readers with compelling arguments that human ingenuity and collaboration are driving forces behind progress. He delves into various topics, from economics to technology, demonstrating how our ability to innovate and adapt has consistently led to improvements in living standards. This book is not just for those interested in economics; it's for anyone who wants to cultivate a hopeful perspective in today’s world, where pessimism often dominates discussions. Ridley's accessible writing style and insightful anecdotes make complex ideas relatable, encouraging readers to embrace a more positive outlook on the future.The book comes highly recommended by a diverse group of influential figures, including leaders from various fields such as activism, technology, and investment. Notable individuals like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, along with media personalities like Joe Rogan and Reese Witherspoon, have endorsed "The Rational Optimist." This suggests that the book resonates particularly well with those who are forward-thinking and engaged in shaping public discourse. The overlap in recommendations from activists, educators, and entrepreneurs indicates a shared belief in the power of human creativity and collaboration to foster progress, making this book a relevant read for anyone interested in these themes.
For two hundred years the pessimists have dominated public discourse, insisting that things will soon be getting much worse. But in fact, life is getting better; and at an accelerating rate. Food availability, income, and life span are up; disease, child mortality, and violence are down all across the globe. Africa is following Asia out of poverty; the Internet, the mobile phone, and container shipping are enriching people's lives as never before.
In his bold and bracing exploration into how human culture evolves positively through exchange and specialization, bestselling author Matt Ridley does more than describe how things are getting better. He explains why. An astute, refreshing, and revelatory work that covers the entire sweep of human history; from the Stone Age to the Internet.
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What readers say about ‘The Rational Optimist’
Mr. Money Mustache on The Rational Optimist
"It argues compellingly that everything is not only going to be OK in the future, it is surely going to be Fucking Great. That much, I agree with."
Anthony Pompliano on The Rational Optimist
"[One of the] best books I read in 2017."
Bill Gurley on The Rational Optimist
"[The author] has the ability to combine thinking from many fields
Jordan Peterson on The Rational Optimist
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
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