Hans Rosling
What’s inside
Factfulness reveals the ten instincts that distort our perspective, showing that the world is better than we think when we rely on facts.
You’ll Learn
- Improving critical thinking skills
- Understanding data and statistics better
- Gaining a positive perspective on global development
- Learning to make more fact-based decisions
Key Points
- The Gap Instinct: Recognizing False Divides
- The Negativity Instinct: Overcoming Pessimism Bias
- The Straight Line Instinct: Understanding Non-linear Progress
- The Fear Instinct: Separating Fear from Risk
- The Size Instinct: Getting Proportions Right
- The Generalization Instinct: Avoiding Sweeping Statements
- The Urgency Instinct: Evaluating Action Without Panic
Who’s it For
- Students of social sciences
- Data enthusiasts
- Individuals interested in global trends
- Optimists seeking affirmation
- Pessimists looking for a new viewpoint
About the author
Hans Rosling was a renowned Swedish physician, academic, statistician, and public speaker known for his captivating data presentations.