Are the environment and humanity really doomed or should we actually be more optimistic?

Matt Ridley sure thinks so! Our guest for this Top 5 has been a journalist for some of the world’s top publications, a businessman, a member of the House of Lords, an author, and, most importantly, he’s a rational optimist. He believes that technology, invention, and innovation are constantly improving the world and are cause for a positive outlook about our future. Here are the Top 5 lessons we learned about rational optimism from Matt Ridley. #1 will lift a weight off your shoulders.