The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

By Farnam Street

#107 Matt Ridley: Infinite Innovation

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Published March 23, 2021 4:00am

Matt Ridley is the author of several books related to science and human progress, biologist, newspaper columnist and member of the House of Lords in the UK. Matt and Shane discuss writing books about science, the age-old battle between viruses and humans, rational optimism, the difference between innovation and invention, the role of trial and error and the effects of social media on seeing others’ points of view.

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