This was an interesting read with huge points that can be bit difficult to follow and understand. I felt as though the ideas that were made were valid and solid but it seems to jump from idea to idea pretty quickly and if not focused it was easy to get lost and confused on what the author was trying to convey .

Very good

A remarkable description of the essential role of exchange and specialization in human progress. Bravo!

Matt Ridley has always been of my favorite writers. His Origins of Virtue should be mandatory reading. And now in the Rational Optimist he gives us sound evidence that man is both moral and social and human history has shown a steady progress in improving the quality of life for all. Whenever the human compass points towards more trade and individual freedom progress for all follows.