Factfulness

Factfulness, a remarkable book written by the renowned author Hans Rosling, is a must-read for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of the world. Published by Flatiron Books in 2018, this book stands out in the genre of educational literature. Rosling, with his unique style, challenges our perceptions and offers a new perspective on the world's realities. Factfulness is a beacon of enlightenment in a sea of misinformation, providing readers with a clear and factual understanding of the global trends that shape our world. As you delve into this book, you will find yourself questioning your preconceived notions and gaining a more accurate understanding of the world. This book is a testament to Flatiron Books' commitment to publishing insightful and impactful literature. Don't miss out on this enlightening read.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
ΓÇ£One of the most important books IΓÇÖve ever readΓÇöan indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇô Bill Gates
ΓÇ£Hans Rosling tells the story of ΓÇÿthe secret silent miracle of human progressΓÇÖ as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret and silent and teaches readers how to see it clearly.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöMelinda Gates
"Factfulness by Hans Rosling, an outstanding international public health expert, is a hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases." - Former U.S. President Barack Obama
Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts.

When asked simple questions about global trendsΓÇöwhat percentage of the worldΓÇÖs population live in poverty; why the worldΓÇÖs population is increasing; how many girls finish schoolΓÇöwe systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers.
In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspectiveΓÇöfrom our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse).

Our problem is that we donΓÇÖt know what we donΓÇÖt know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases.
It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesnΓÇÖt mean there arenΓÇÖt real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most.

Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future.

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“This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance…Previously I armed myself with huge data sets, eye-opening software, an energetic learning style and a Swedish bayonet for sword-swallowing. It wasn’t enough. But I hope this book will be.” Hans Rosling, February 2017.