Erik and Potatowire return from summer travel to discuss The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley. Using the book as a jumping off point, they discuss the case for optimism, the impact of our consumption, and the value of running scared.

• Nepenthe
• Big Little Lies
• Matt Ridley - The Rational Optimist
• Air Pollution and the 2008 Summer Olympics
• Invisible Hand
• Annual PV Additions: Historic Data vs. IEA WEO Predictions
• Yuval Noah Harari - Sapiens

Next episode’s book for discussion:

• Epictetus - Enchiridion