Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves

Life is on the up.

We are wealthier, healthier, happier, kinder, cleaner, more peaceful, more equal, and longer-lived than any previous generation. Thanks to the unique human habits of exchange and specialisation, our species has found innovative solutions to every obstacle it has faced so far.

Key Highlights of The Rational Optimist:

• Acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley comprehensively refutes the doom-mongers of our time.
• Explores the past to provide a rational explanation for why humanity can – and will – overcome future challenges like climate change and the population boom.
• Presents a bold and controversial perspective, asserting that the 21st century will be the best for humankind yet.

This is a brilliantly confident and thought-provoking work, offering an optimistic outlook on the future through reasoned arguments and historical insights.