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Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

by Hans Rosling , Ola Rosling , Anna Rosling Rönnlund

Summary & Key Takeaways

Is the world getting worse? Is global poverty rising? Do we live in a constant state of crisis? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you’re in good company—and you’re also completely wrong. In today’s 5-minute briefing on Hans Rosling’s eye-opening book, “Factfulness,” we explore why our brains are hardwired to have a dramatic and overly negative view of the world. Discover the Gap Instinct and learn the first, crucial step to seeing the world as it really is.

About the Author

Hans Rosling

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Hans Rosling (1948–2017) was a Swedish physician, professor of international health, and world-renowned public educator. As a co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation, he gained global authority by using rigorous data to challenge common misconceptions about global development. His expertise was built …

Ola Rosling

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Ola Rosling is a Swedish statistician and data visualization expert renowned for his work as the co-founder and CEO of the Gapminder Foundation. He is a leading authority on global health and development trends, having co-authored the international bestseller "Factfulness" alongside his father, Hans …

Anna Rosling Rönnlund

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Anna Rosling Rönnlund is a Swedish designer and author, widely recognized as a leading authority on global development and data visualization. As a co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation, she has spent decades making complex global statistics accessible and understandable. She is most famous for …

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