Hans Rosling
Hans Rosling was a Swedish physician, academic, statistician, and public speaker. He was a professor of international health at Karolinska Institute and was the co-founder and chairman of the Gapminder Foundation, which developed the Trendalyzer software system. He rose to international fame for his captivating presentations on global health and economics, where he utilized compelling visuals to dispel common myths about the developing world. His book 'Factfulness' was a bestseller and is recommended by influential figures such as Bill Gates. Rosling's work focused on dispelling myths about the so-called 'developing' world, advocating for a fact-based worldview. He passed away on February 7, 2017.
Books
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1. Factfulness
The book challenges common misconceptions about the state of the world, using a wealth of statistical data to argue that, contrary to popular belief, global living conditions are improving significantly. It introduces ten instincts that distort our perspective—from the fear instinct (which leads us to perceive the world as more frightening than it is) to the destiny instinct (which causes us to assume that the fates of populations are predetermined). The author, a renowned public health expert, encourages readers to adopt a "factful" mindset, which relies on data and evidence to create a more accurate understanding of the world, ultimately fostering a more positive and productive approach to global challenges.
