Are people overly pessimistic about the state of the world for no good reason? Should we be more optimistic about where we are?
We sat down with Matt Ridley to discuss what the future holds for humanity and the many reasons to be optimistic about where we are headed.
Throughout Matt Ridley’s career, he has worked as a journalist, author, businessman, and member of the House of Lords. In his book, “The Rational Optimist,” he makes the case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change will inevitably increase human prosperity.
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Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/
Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridley
The Rational Optimist: https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Optimist-Prosperity-Evolves-P-s/dp/0061452068/ref=sr_1_4?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688171&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-4
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Outline:
[00:00] Intro
[03:12] The Rational Optimist
[07:42] Is pessimism anything new?
[16:21] Motivation by fear vs. reason
[22:21] Authority pretends to know more than it does
[29:07] Top-down vs. bottom-up systems
[36:06] Is apocalyptic climate alarmism justified?
[42:34] The nuclear power paradox
[46:13] Headlines aren’t evidence
[51:34] “Noble lies” deplete trust
[55:12] How Innovation Works
[1:03:19] You’re lucky to be alive right now
[1:06:11] Outro
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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.