Matt Ridley

Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley is an English science writer, businessman, and aristocrat.

Born in 1958, he was educated at Eton and Oxford, where he earned a doctorate in zoology.

Ridley began his career in journalism, working as the science editor for The Economist and later as its Washington correspondent and American editor.

He has authored several books on science, economics, and human progress.

Ridley is known for his libertarian views and optimistic outlook on technological and economic development.

His work often challenges mainstream environmental concerns and emphasizes the benefits of free markets and innovation in addressing global challenges.