Matt Ridley is an author, journalist, biologist, and businessman. His books have sold over a million copies.
Topics discussed
When did Matt first come to understand the disturbing notion of selfish gene theory? 8:55
How did Matt, a biologist, become so interested in innovation? 16:20
The infinite improbability drive. 20:30
What’s the difference between innovation and invention? 24:05
What do most people (wrongly) believe about how innovation works? 25:48
Why innovation relies on collaboration. 33:53
Innovation is the child of freedom. But what amount or types of freedom are sufficient to underpin innovation? 40:35
Why does innovation thrive in fragmented political systems? 46:39
Does unfettered economic freedom tend irresistibly towards monopolies? 50:37
Antitrust enforcement: have we been doing enough? 1:02:44
The relationship between uncertainty and innovation. 1:05:58
Frauds and visionaries. 1:14:20
Uncertainty and economics. 1:15:26
Are we in the midst of a Great Stagnation? 1:26:40
Can we escape stagnation? 1:40:30
7 сен 2020
