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A review by kilburnadam
The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley
3.0
Interesting read, but I'm not sure about the validity of some of the facts. According to the author, renewable energy and organic food are bad for the environment. And GM food, intensive farming, and fossil fuels are a good thing.
He reckons capitalism stopped slavery, not compassion.
I can't be bother to cross-reference, or confirm any of the information in this book.
He also thinks overpopulation isn't a problem. I'd describe myself as misanthropic, and 10 billion people by 2050 is way too many. And most of them will be idiots. We need less people not more.
He reckons capitalism stopped slavery, not compassion.
I can't be bother to cross-reference, or confirm any of the information in this book.
He also thinks overpopulation isn't a problem. I'd describe myself as misanthropic, and 10 billion people by 2050 is way too many. And most of them will be idiots. We need less people not more.