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A review by amarti
The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley
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The natural inclination of humans is to assume the worst. Ridley points out the ways that is wrong. Through the exchange of ideas and continued specialization, humanity has expanded and thrived. Ridley argues it will continue to do so. In areas of science, food production, growth of cities, and technology Ridley shows how innovation itself has catapulted humanity.
Ridley unfairly downplays the role that universities and governments had in the development of technology, especially the internet, to make his case. He also seems to minimize the impact of science has on technology and innovation. It's unfortunate that his overall, positive message about the capability of human ideas to expand is lost as he begins to attack institutional science and governments.
Ridley unfairly downplays the role that universities and governments had in the development of technology, especially the internet, to make his case. He also seems to minimize the impact of science has on technology and innovation. It's unfortunate that his overall, positive message about the capability of human ideas to expand is lost as he begins to attack institutional science and governments.