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 effects of social media on seeing others’ points of view. -- Want even more? Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish

Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh 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. -Sponsors- Birch Gold: Text "JORDAN" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation, FREE information kit  Audible: Try Audible FREE for 30 days. Visit https://audible.com/peterson or text “PETERSON” to 500-500.  Exodus90: Is it time for your Exodus? Find resources to prepare at https://exodus90.com/jordan.  Black Rifle Coffee: Get 10% off your first order or Coffee Club subscription with code JORDAN: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ - Links - For Matt Ridley: Matt Ridley’s newest book, Viral, is now available in a revised and expanded edition, find it here https://www.amazon.com/Viral-Search-COVID-19-Matt-Ridley/dp/006313912X or the audio/digital version here https://a.co/d/aVdU6zV Matt Ridley’s Website https://www.mattridley.co.uk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/mattwridley?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authormattridley/  - Chapters - (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 // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.com/youtubesignupDonations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate // COURSES //Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personalitySelf Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.comUnderstand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com // BOOKS //Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-for-lifeMaps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning // LINKS //Website: https://jordanbpeterson.comEvents: https://jordanbpeterson.com/eventsBlog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blogPodcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast // SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpetersonTelegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPetersonAll socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus

Sam Harris speaks with Matt Ridley and Alina Chan about the origins of the COVID pandemic. They discuss the evidence of a lab leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, media and academic censorship of this topic, the history of collaboration between western scientists and Chinese labs, the risks of "gain-of-function" research, the evidence for the zoonotic origins of SARS-CoV-2, the initial complacency and denialism of the Chinese, the biosafety levels at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, molecular evidence of a lab leak, the practical constraints on synthesizing viruses, lack of international cooperation, conspiracy theories promulgated by the CCP, EcoHealth Alliance, different kinds of "gain-of-function" research, virus hunting, the history of lab leaks, risk and reward in the search for knowledge, Anthony Fauci, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

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In the first episode of the Mating Grounds Podcast, Tucker interviews best-selling author and world-famous zoologist Matt Ridley, author The Red Queen, The Origins of Virtue and The Rational Optimist. Matt's books have sold over a million copies and been translated into 30 languages.     In this episode Tucker and Matt discuss pheasant mating and "peacocking", the characteristics that women value in men, what guys need to focus on, and how guys can cultivate certain traits to become more attractive to women.

Matt Ridley, an author and journalist, and Steven Pinker, a cognitive psychologist, join Michael Shermer, a science historian, to debunk popular misconceptions around key issues. They tackle the societal impacts of COVID-19, contrasting Sweden's approach with authoritarian measures. The trio dives into the complexities of DEI initiatives, the historical context of global conflicts, and the dual role of genetics in economics. Finally, they share an uplifting perspective on artificial intelligence, asserting its potential to enhance, rather than diminish, human capabilities.

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In this engaging discussion, science writer Matt Ridley, known for his book The Rational Optimist, explores the consistency of human nature and the effects of both genetics and experiences on behavior. He dives into the transformative power of innovation and trade in boosting global living standards, while also addressing concerns over protectionism. The conversation touches on the controversial origins of COVID-19 and the interplay between economic progress and inequality, all infused with insights on governance and cultural debates.

Guests on the podcast discuss a range of interesting topics, from the Church of England's potential apology for Christianity to private landowners as conservationists, ayahuasca experiences in Colombia, warnings against pathological niceness in immigration debates, and a play at the Olivier about Nye Bevan.

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at the reality of the state of the world; not what the corporate media says, not what the politicians are saying, but a new voice - the voice of data. In the previous two episodes, we looked at the Progress of the Human Race. Today, we are tackling the topic of Climate Change. Are we experiencing an increasingly worsening climate? Is it possible that rising temperatures and tides will kill us all?Thankfully, there are a growing number of reputable scientists and authors that are presenting a much more optimistic story than the narrative we typically hear. Using the same data sets as many of the climate alarmists, people like Bjorn Lomborg, Michael Shellenberger, Marian Tupy, and Matt Ridley have been speaking to the idea that climate change is real, it’s just not the apocalyptic threat that we’ve been told it is.