The Rational Optimist
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A popular science book by Matt Ridley that exemplifies the method of trial and error and conjecture/criticism.
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Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Insights from Jeff Bezos, Must-Read Books, & More
Tim Ferriss
Book by Matt Ridley, which influenced Benchmark's 'what could go right?' mindset.
David Deutsch: Knowledge Creation and The Human Race, Part 2
Naval
A popular science book by Matt Ridley that exemplifies the method of trial and error and conjecture/criticism.
Did SARS-CoV-2 Escape from a Lab?: A Conversation with Matt Ridley and Alina Chan (Episode #311)
Sam Harris
A book authored by Matt Ridley.
Nick Szabo — The Quiet Master of Cryptocurrency | Co-Hosted by Naval Ravikant | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book by Matt Ridley, recommended by Naval Ravikant among Ridley's other works like 'Genome', 'Red Queen', and 'Origins of Virtue'.
Tribe of Mentors — Naval Ravikant, Susan Cain, and Yuval Noah Harari | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book by Matt Ridley, frequently recommended by guests in 'Tribe of Mentors'.
Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and the 5 Chimps Theory | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Matt Ridley recommended by Naval.