The Rational Optimist

The Rational Optimist, by Matt Ridley, presents a compelling and optimistic view of economic history, emphasizing how commerce, technology, and cultural evolution have continually enhanced human prosperity. Challenging decades of pessimism, the book highlights global progress in health, income, and innovation, illustrating how positive change has accelerated over time. Covering human history from the Stone Age to the Internet, it offers insight and hope about the future of society.