Rational optimism with Matt Ridley

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Uncommon Knowledge/ You Tube:

Matt Ridley, a former science and technology editor for The Economist, discusses, with Hoover fellow Peter Robinson, the evolutionary process of "ideas having sex," calling it the secret behind human progress.

Matt Ridley discusses his argument that life for the average human being is richer, healthier, and kinder than ever.

Matt Ridley discusses why "barter was the trick that changed the world."

Matt Ridley discusses whether limited government and rational optimism go hand in hand.

Matt Ridley discusses holes in the arguments of the climate and population catastrophists.