![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This book is a tale of natural history and of the rise and decline of human civilizations as viewed through the spectacles of Charles Darwin and Adam Smith and with the ebullient rational optimism of the late economist Julian Simon.Įconomists and biologists often attribute mankinds prosperity to a genetic propensity for reciprocal altruism: individuals willingness and desire to cooperate, reciprocate, and trust. In The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves, he turns to explaining the differences that allow mankind to increase and prosper far beyond the potential of its closest genetic relatives. His previous books explain the many striking similarities between human beings and other species. Matt Ridley is an excellent science writer who has worn many hats, including those of a scientific researcher (he holds an Oxford doctorate in zoology), a journalist (writer and editor for The Economist), a bank chairman (nonexecutive), and a venture capitalist. Single Issues of The Independent Review.Podcast: Independent Outlook / Conversations.International Economics and Development. ![]()
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