At some point, human intelligence became collective and cumulative in a way that happened to no other animal. - Matt Ridley

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At some point, human intelligence became collective and cumulative in a way that happened to no other animal.

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About Matt Ridley

Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley, DL, FRSL, FMedSci (born 7 February 1958), usually known as Matt Ridley, is a British journalist who has written several popular science books. He is also a businessman and a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

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Alternative Names: Matthew Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley Hon. Matthew White Ridley Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley Dr M W Ridley Matthew White Ridley
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