By — Business Desk Business Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/a-rational-optimist-on-the-evo Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A ‘Rational Optimist’ on the Evolution of Prosperity Economy Aug 19, 2010 4:40 PM EDT Editor’s Note: Tonight on the NewsHour, Paul Solman talks to Matt Ridley — best-selling author, zoologist and one-time bank chairman. The “rational optimist” makes the case — rare in these days of economic unease — that life on earth for humans has just kept getting better and better. In this online extra, Ridley describes why he believes prosperity has evolved since the stone age because of the exchange of goods and services. Ridley has also agreed to answer your questions on “rational optimism.” Pose them in the comments section below and we’ll post the answers next week. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Business Desk Business Desk
Editor’s Note: Tonight on the NewsHour, Paul Solman talks to Matt Ridley — best-selling author, zoologist and one-time bank chairman. The “rational optimist” makes the case — rare in these days of economic unease — that life on earth for humans has just kept getting better and better. In this online extra, Ridley describes why he believes prosperity has evolved since the stone age because of the exchange of goods and services. Ridley has also agreed to answer your questions on “rational optimism.” Pose them in the comments section below and we’ll post the answers next week. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now