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Matt Ridley
Science writer and author of Birds, Sex and Beauty and Viral: The Search for the Origins of COVID-19, known for popular books on evolution, innovation, and public health.
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Jan 7, 2026
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Free Bird | Interview: Matt Ridley
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Matt Ridley, a science writer and author of the popular book on evolution, discusses intriguing themes about beauty in nature. He contrasts natural and sexual selection, delving into how birds attract mates and how city life drives evolutionary changes. Ridley also explores the origins of COVID-19, advocating for the lab-leak theory and examining the reluctance of institutions to accept it. With humor and fascinating examples, he reveals how mate choice influences both animal and human behavior.
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