Matt Ridley
Science Communicator | Genetic Evolution & Environmental Solutions
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Matt Ridley is an award-winning author and journalist who has written extensively on the intersection of science, technology, and the environment. As a member of the House of Lords and former chairman of the UK's Science and Technology Select Committee, he brings a unique perspective on how emerging innovations can address global challenges.
Ridley's TED talks on topics like genetic evolution and the power of innovation have reached millions. His keynotes offer science-backed insights to help businesses and policymakers navigate the future.
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When ideas have sex
At TEDGlobal 2010, author Matt Ridley shows how, throughout history, the engine of human progress has been the meeting and mating of ideas to make new ideas. It's not important how clever individuals are, he says; what really matters is how smart the collective brain is.
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