153. Rational Optimism | Matt Ridley

0 Ratings
0
Episode
152 of 562
Duration
2H 19min
Language
English
Format
Category
Self-help & Personal development

This episode was recorded on January 11, 2021.

Matt Ridley and I discuss, among other topics, economic optimism, trade through the reciprocity of nations, enlightened self-interest, virtues relation to trade, feeding nine billion people, the triumphs of cities, escape of Malthusian population trap, and more.

Matt Ridley is a British best-selling author (The Origins of Virtue, The Rational Optimist, How Innovation Works, and many more) who is best known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics. He is also a well-respected journalist, businessman, and member of The House of Lords in the United Kingdom.

-

Thank you to our sponsors:

Headspace - for a free one-month trial, visit: headspace.com/jbp

The Great Courses (Plus) - for a free month of unlimited access, visit: thegreatcoursesplus.com/peterson

-

For advertising inquiries, please email justin@advertisecast.com


Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Read and listen as much as you want
  • Over 1 million titles
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • 14 days free trial, then €9.99/month
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Try for free
Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Other podcasts you might like ...