Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

Update: 2024-09-13

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From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives and Artificial Intelligence, in this episode Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley, and Michael Shermer challenge conventional narratives and explore how we can continue to move forward.

They discuss the state of democracy, autocracy, and the lessons learned from historical crises, while offering insights into how innovation, rationality, and education can lead us through challenging times.

This session was presented at FreedomFest 2024. To see more speeches and sessions from FreedomFest, visit freedomfest.com/civl.

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Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

Michael Shermer, Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker

#box-pro-ellipsis-17272020985949{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

Michael Shermer, Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker

Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives