Matt Ridley
Дата рождения: February 07, 1958 – Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Matt Ridley is a British science writer and journalist known for exploring genetics, evolution, economics, and innovation. His notable works include Genome, The Red Queen, and The Rational Optimist. Ridley's books have been shortlisted for major prizes, translated widely, and recognized for their influence on public understanding of science and progress.
Биография и Путь Автора
Matt Ridley was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1958 into a family with a distinguished public service and architectural heritage. His early education at Eton College laid the groundwork for his entry into Magdalen College, Oxford, where he earned first-class honors in zoology. Building on his academic prowess, Ridley pursued a Doctor of Philosophy at Oxford, focusing his research on avian behavior and evolutionary biology. These formative academic experiences provided a strong scientific foundation that would later distinguish his writing and analytical approach.
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The Rise of Sapiens
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Голоса Сообщества
"Ridley's magnum opus, decades in the making, argues that change in technology, language, and society emerges from interactions of millions"
— The Independent
"Matt Ridley's biography of Francis Crick won the Davis Prize for the history of science from the US History of Science Society"
— US History of Science Society
"The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley was shortlisted for the 2011 BBC Samuel Johnson Prize"
— BBC Samuel Johnson Prize
"Matt Ridley makes a sustained polemic on behalf of libertarian anti-State ideas not a million miles from those of the US Republican Tea Party"
— The Independent
"Ridley was inspired by the Roman poet Lucretius's work on atheistical atomism, whose arguments seem uncannily modern like those of Richard Dawkins"
— The Independent
"Ridley is a heretic on most counts, with a book that has many excesses but is necessary reading"
— The Independent
"Matt Ridley's Genome was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize in 2000"
— Samuel Johnson Prize
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
