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Mar 2021
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#107 Matt Ridley: Infinite Innovation

Shane Parrish
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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 ... Show More
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