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The rational optimist
how prosperity evolves
Matt Ridley · 2010 · 528 pages
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About the book
Matt Ridley proposes an alternative view of human history, in which progress is not linear but driven by trade, innovation, and free markets. Challenging narratives of decline and catastrophe, the book traces the rise of civilization through cooperation and creativity, arguing that humanity is better off now than at any other time.
Book details
| Author | Matt Ridley |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Rational Optimist |
| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Pages | 528 |
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