by Matt Ridley · TAURUS · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788430608102
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In 'The Rational Optimist', Matt Ridley explores the progress of humanity throughout history, arguing that, in general, the world is improving. Ridley examines how access to food, income, and life expectancy has increased, while diseases, infant mortality, and violence have decreased. The author attributes this progress to the human capacity for innovation and specialization, and offers an optimistic perspective on the future, suggesting that the 21st century will bring material and biodiversity advances. This book is a response to the pessimistic voices that predict an imminent decline, offering a grounded and hopeful view of human potential.
Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley, commonly known as Matt Ridley, is a British science writer, journalist and businessman. He writes on science, the environment and economics, and has been a regular contributor to The Times newspaper. Ridley was chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007, during which period it experienced the first run on a British bank in 130 years. He resigned, and the bank was bailed out by the UK government; this led to its nationalisation.
