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153. Rational Optimism | Matt Ridley

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Enlightened Self-Interest and Trade Evolution

This chapter explores enlightened self-interest and its pivotal influence on economic optimism and trade dynamics. It examines the historical roots of trade, the division of labor in hunter-gatherer societies, and the reciprocal exchange of resources linked to social reputation. Additionally, it discusses the transformative effects of innovation and the metaphor of 'ideas having sex' to illustrate the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration.

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