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‘Rational Optimist’ Matt Ridley Answers Your Questions

Aug 25, 2010

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PBS: 'Rational Optimist' Matt Ridley Answers Your Questions Editor's Note: Last week, Paul Solman talked to "rational optimist" Matt Ridley about why he believes that life on earth for humans is getting better and better. Ridley agreed to answer some of your questions — his replies are below. … … Question: Alan Long an admirer…