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The Rational Optimist Summary Audiobook

Matt Ridley

How prosperity evolves

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Author: Matt Ridley

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780061452055

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2010

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The starting point of human economic development
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Chapter 3Turning points that led the world to prosperity
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Chapter 4Different views of a world on its way to prosperity
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen The Rational Optimist

"The Rational Optimist" by Matt Ridley is ideal for listeners interested in economics, innovation, and the power of human creativity. Those who are curious about the interplay between societal progress and optimism will find value in Ridley's arguments about how collaboration and trade have historically driven human advancement. Entrepreneurs, policymakers, and anyone looking for a hopeful perspective on the future, particularly in the face of contemporary challenges, will benefit from this engaging summary audiobook that champions rational optimism in addressing global issues.

3 quotes from The Rational Optimist

  • "Prosperity is not a zero-sum game; it is a positive-sum game that creates a better future for all through innovation and trade."
  • "The future is not something to be predicted; it is something to be achieved through collective effort and ingenuity."
  • "Human progress is driven by our ability to exchange ideas and innovations; the more we connect, the better we become."

Author : Matt Ridley

Matt Ridley is a popular science writer with a Ph.D. in zoology from Oxford University. He is a former column editor of The Economist and is known for his work in science, environmental science, and economics. His books have been shortlisted for six literary awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Best Science Book Award from the US National Academy of Sciences. His works include Genome, The Agile Gene, and The Red Queen. He lives in Luxembourg and serves as the chairman of the International Centre for Life.

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