This is one of the most interesting books I've read in a while. Ridley has derived many of the same insights and conclusions I have regarding the importance and power of the evolutionary process to not only shape our world, but our very thoughts and ideas, even art. Well-researched and well-written; a critical read for anyone interested in where human thought is going (i.e. what our general understanding will be about our world and our experiences in the near future). Ridley calls evolution one of the «most corrosive concepts in all philosophy», which is interesting, and very true. It corrodes the ignorance of relgion and superstitions like acid. I really like this book.
