The Rational Optimist
A work of non-fiction arguing that human prosperity has progressed throughout history through the exchange of ideas and specialization. It presents a case for optimism about the future, grounded in evolutionary biology, economics, and the history of innovation.
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Ranked #377 of 1942 · 438 pages · Published 2010
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on Nov 3, 2015.
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Mentioned by Christopher Ryan · 01:57:21 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by Mick West, Bryan Callen · 01:18:13 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Book data: ISBN 9780007374816. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.