153. Rational Optimism | Matt Ridley

This episode was recorded on January 11, 2021.Matt Ridley and I discuss, among other topics, economic optimism, trade through the reciprocity of nations, enlightened self-interest, virtues relation to trade, feeding nine billion people, the triumphs of cities, escape of Malthusian population trap, and more.Matt Ridley is a British best-selling author ( The Origins of Virtue , The Rational Optimist , How Innovation Works , and many more) who is best known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics. He is also a well-respected journalist, businessman, and member of The House of Lords in the United Kingdom.-Thank you to our sponsors:Headspace - for a free one-month trial, visit: headspace.com/jbp The Great Courses (Plus) - for a free month of unlimited access, visit: thegreatcoursesplus.com/peterson -For advertising inquiries, please email justin@advertisecast.com