Matt Ridley's biography of Francis Crick provides a detailed and engaging account of Crick's life, from his early days to his groundbreaking work in molecular biology. The book highlights Crick's role in discovering the structure of DNA and his subsequent work on the genetic code. It also explores his later research into consciousness and his move to California. Ridley offers insights into Crick's personality and collaborative approach to science, which were pivotal in his achievements.
In 'How Innovation Works', Matt Ridley argues that innovation is a collective, collaborative, and gradual process that turns inventions into practical and affordable solutions. He emphasizes that innovation is distinct from invention and requires freedom to exchange, experiment, and fail. Ridley draws on numerous historical examples, from steam engines to search engines, to illustrate how innovation speeds up in some sectors and slows down in others. He also highlights the importance of trial and error, persistence, and the role of many individuals rather than solitary geniuses in the innovation process. The book underscores that innovation is crucial for modern prosperity and warns that it can be easily discouraged by political interference.
In this sequel to '12 Rules for Life', Jordan B. Peterson presents twelve additional rules to guide readers through the complexities of modern life. The book emphasizes the need to balance chaos and order, warning against the dangers of too much security and the tendency towards tyranny. Peterson draws on psychology, philosophy, theology, and mythology to provide strategies for finding meaning and purpose, even in times of powerlessness. Written during a period of personal and global turmoil, including health issues and the COVID-19 pandemic, the book offers a rich and deep exploration of how to navigate life's challenges[2][3][5].
In 'Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief', Jordan Peterson synthesizes insights from neuropsychology, cognitive science, and Jungian approaches to mythology and narrative. The book examines why people from different cultures and eras have formulated myths and stories with similar structures, and how these myths reflect fundamental aspects of human cognition and morality. Peterson argues that the human mind categorizes the world into known and unknown territories, and that myths and religious stories represent the eternal struggle between order and chaos. He also discusses the role of heroic figures in bridging these two realms and the importance of confronting the unknown to achieve personal and societal growth. The book is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary work that aims to make the wisdom of myth accessible to the modern mind[3][4][5].
In 'The Rational Optimist', Matt Ridley presents a bold and provocative interpretation of economic history, arguing that the innate human tendency to trade goods and services, along with specialization, is the source of modern human civilization. The book covers the entire sweep of human history from the Stone Age to the Internet, highlighting how life is improving at an accelerating rate through increased food availability, income, and life span, while disease, child mortality, and violence are decreasing globally. Ridley emphasizes the role of free trade, individual rights, and innovation in enhancing human prosperity and natural biodiversity despite potential setbacks[2][4][5].
In this book, Jordan B. Peterson offers twelve profound and practical rules for living a meaningful life. He argues that happiness is a fleeting and unpredictable goal, and instead, people should seek meaning as a defense against the suffering inherent in life. The book is divided into chapters, each representing one of the twelve rules, such as 'Stand up straight with your shoulders back,' 'Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping,' and 'Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient).' Peterson draws on examples from his clinical practice, personal life, cutting-edge psychology, philosophy, and ancient myths to provide a guide for personal improvement and coping with adversity.
In this sequel to '12 Rules for Life', Jordan B. Peterson presents twelve additional rules to guide readers through the complexities of modern life. The book emphasizes the need to balance chaos and order, warning against the dangers of too much security and the tendency towards tyranny. Peterson draws on psychology, philosophy, theology, and mythology to provide strategies for finding meaning and purpose, even in times of powerlessness. Written during a period of personal and global turmoil, including health issues and the COVID-19 pandemic, the book offers a rich and deep exploration of how to navigate life's challenges[2][3][5].
In this book, Matt Ridley presents a wide-ranging argument that evolution, rather than design, is the driving force behind many of the significant developments in human society, technology, and culture. He argues that change in these areas is incremental, gradual, and spontaneous, often resulting from the interactions of millions rather than the plans of a few. Ridley draws on evidence from science, economics, history, politics, and philosophy to demonstrate how bottom-up processes shape our world, from the evolution of the universe and morality to the development of technology and the internet. The book challenges conventional assumptions that major events and trends are dictated by those in positions of power, instead highlighting the role of emergent phenomena and natural selection in shaping our world[1][2][5].
In this book, Matt Ridley argues that the debate between nature and nurture is misguided, as genes and environment are interdependent. He explains how genes build brains to absorb experience and how they react to social cues and environmental factors. The book chronicles the revolution in our understanding of genes, highlighting that genes are not fixed blueprints but active players in life's processes, influenced by their surroundings. Ridley uses numerous examples, including twin studies and genetic experiments, to illustrate the symbiotic relationship between nature and nurture[2][3][4].
In 'Viral', Alina Chan and Matt Ridley delve into the mystery of COVID-19's origins, scrutinizing evidence and hypotheses, including the potential laboratory leak or natural spillover. The book provides a detailed account of the detective work by scientists and amateur sleuths to understand the pandemic's beginnings.
Matt Ridley's 'Genome' offers a detailed analysis of the human genome, exploring its role in disease, behavior, and intelligence. The book delves into the scientific, philosophical, and moral implications of genetic mapping, from gene therapy to eugenics. By examining one gene from each chromosome, Ridley provides a narrative that spans the history of life and the future of medicine.
In 'The Origins of Virtue', Matt Ridley delves into the evolution of human morality, arguing that cooperative instincts may have evolved as part of mankind's natural selfish behavior. He integrates findings from genetics, psychology, and anthropology to provide a comprehensive view of human relationships and societal development. The book challenges traditional views on altruism and cooperation, suggesting they stem from self-interest.
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Matt Ridley go in depth to explore the Covid 19 outbreak, scrutinizing the lack of criticism, the inherent red flags widely accepted as benign, the possible motive for a multi-government cover up, and ultimately the demise of the scientific enlightenment as it bends to a more fearsome pandemic: totalitarianism.
Matt Ridley is a British writer, journalist, and public speaker. His books collectively have sold over a million copies, and have been translated into 31 languages. His books include The Red Queen, The Origins of Virtue, Genome, Nature via Nurture, Francis Crick, The Rational Optimist, The Evolution of Everything, and How Innovation Works. He is also frequently published in the Wall Street Journal, and in the Times (London), as a columnist. As a speaker, Ridley has seen over two million views for his TED talk, “When Ideas Have Sex.” Ridley focuses on the area of science for his writings, and held the role of science editor at the Economist for nine years.
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(0:00) Coming up
(1:31) Intro
(4:25) The origin of the Covid 19 outbreak
(7:39) Adapted for humans
(11:42) Immediate effectiveness
(13:50) Inserted genetic information
(16:29) Early concerns of engineering, the pangolin problem
(20:00) Reputation management, potential cover up
(25:00) The smoking gun, Project Defuse
(28:24) The impossibility of ethical science in a totalitarian country
(33:50) When presumptions don’t add up
(37:00) Framing the pandemic as political, a distraction
(45:16) 80,000 animals tested in Wuhan, 0 infected
(50:30) The lack of criticism for the Chinese government
(53:53) Potential darkness, spreading totalitarianism
(57:03) China envy, recalling the USSR
(1:01:23) Other possible motives
(1:05:24) The sad evolution of scientific inquiry
(1:09:30) The demise of the enlightenment
(1:17:15) The antagonism between religion and science
(1:22:07) Truth over consequence
(1:28:01) The conflation of religion as a faith and as an institution
(1:36:00) The spirit of inquiry
(1:38:37) Dawkins; not seeking the answer, following the questions
(1:43:20) The truth will set you free
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