Matt Ridley
A British science writer, journalist, and businessman, known for his engaging books that explore evolution, genetics, economics, and human progress. His works, such as The Rational Optimist and Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters, argue for the power of innovation, exchange, and the benefits of a changing world. Ridley's accessible writing makes complex scientific and economic ideas understandable for a broad audience.
Ridley argues that human progress stems from exchange, innovation, and cooperation—not central planning or pessimism. Spanning economics, history, and biology, The Rational Optimist makes a compelling case for why life continues to improve despite global challenges. It’s an optimistic, data-rich celebration of markets, technology, and humanity’s problem-solving nature.