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Factfulness
Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think
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You might like this book if you're interested in understanding the world through a more optimistic and data-driven lens. It challenges common misconceptions and offers a fresh perspective on global trends, making complex statistics engaging and accessible. Perfect for anyone curious about seeing the world more accurately and feeling hopeful about the future.
Essential reading in the time of coronavirus: the international bestseller that will make you realise things are better than you thought
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the #1 Sunday Times bestseller instant New York Times bestseller an Observer 'best brainy book of the decade' #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Irish Times bestseller Audio bestseller Guardian bestseller
Endorsed by Barack Obama, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Tom Harford, and Longlisted for the 2018 Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year
In Factfulness, renowned statisticians Hans Rosling, along with his co-authors Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund, bring a fresh perspective to the way we perceive the world. This groundbreaking book reveals the power of data and statistics to change the way we think, replacing our common misconceptions with a fact-based worldview.
The authors dive deep into ten instincts that distort our perspectives—from our tendency to divide the world into us-versus-them groups, to the fear-driven headlines that shape our understanding of the world around us. Through engaging anecdotes and compelling stories, Hans Rosling guides readers to recognize these biases and understand why, in many ways, the world is in a better state than we often believe.
With insightful commentary and a clear, accessible writing style, Factfulness provides a revelatory look at humanity's progress and why things aren't as bad as they seem. The book is filled with colorful charts and graphs that illuminate important global trends, demonstrating how much the world has improved over time in critical areas such as poverty, health, and education.
Factfulness is not just a statistical overview; it’s a call to action for adopting a more fact-based outlook on life. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and offers practical advice on how to avoid being misled by sensationalist news and misleading information. This essential read inspires optimism and equips readers with the tools to make informed decisions about the world's future.
Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply a curious reader, Factfulness is destined to be a transformative addition to your bookshelf. It reminds us that despite our challenges, there is hope and progress—and that understanding the facts can help us continue to improve the world.
Join the millions who have been influenced by this eye-opening book and discover a new way to see the world with Factfulness.
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Factfulness offers a hopeful perspective on human progress by emphasizing the importance of relying on facts over inherent biases. Reviews highlight its light-hearted yet data-rich approach, explaining how cognitive processes can mislead us. The book is praised for its clear, memorable writing and its ability to provide a clearer, more optimistic view of the world, encouraging readers to understand global improvements more accurately.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781473637498
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 June 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sceptre
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 255g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Hans Rosling was a medical doctor, professor of international health and renowned public educator. He was an adviser to the World Health Organization and UNICEF, and co-founded Medecins sans Frontieres in Sweden and the Gapminder Foundation. His TED talks have been viewed more than 35 million times, and he was listed as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. Hans died in 2017, having devoted the last years of his life to writing this book.
Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Ronnlund, Hans's son and daughter-in-law, were co-founders of the Gapminder Foundation, and Ola its director from 2005 to 2007 and from 2010 to the present day. After Google acquired the bubble-chart tool called Trendalyzer, invented and designed by Anna and Ola, Ola became head of Google's Public Data Team and Anna the team's senior user experience (UX) designer. They have both received international awards for their work.Also by Anna Rosling Rönnlund
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"This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance, and my final attempt at making an impact on the world. It has been my daily inspiration and joy. In my previous battles, I armed myself with huge data sets, beautiful software, an energetic lecturing style, and a Swedish bayonet for sword swallowing. It wasn't enough....Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Factfulness Illustrated
The international best-selling phenomenon loved by BARACK OBAMA and BILL GATES in a new and updated illustrated edition: Factfulness Illustrated illuminates the world through data and facts, challenging commonly held misconceptions and offering a hopeful perspective on global progress. This insightful work by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund is not just a book; it's a tool for...HardbackSold Out
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"This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance, and my final attempt at making an impact on the world. It has been my daily inspiration and joy. In my previous battles, I armed myself with huge data sets, beautiful software, an energetic lecturing style, and a Swedish bayonet for sword swallowing. It wasn't enough....Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Factfulness Illustrated
The international best-selling phenomenon loved by BARACK OBAMA and BILL GATES in a new and updated illustrated edition: Factfulness Illustrated illuminates the world through data and facts, challenging commonly held misconceptions and offering a hopeful perspective on global progress. This insightful work by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund is not just a book; it's a tool for...HardbackSold Out
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"This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance, and my final attempt at making an impact on the world. It has been my daily inspiration and joy. In my previous battles, I armed myself with huge data sets, beautiful software, an energetic lecturing style, and a Swedish bayonet for sword swallowing. It wasn't enough....Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Factfulness Illustrated
The international best-selling phenomenon loved by BARACK OBAMA and BILL GATES in a new and updated illustrated edition: Factfulness Illustrated illuminates the world through data and facts, challenging commonly held misconceptions and offering a hopeful perspective on global progress. This insightful work by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund is not just a book; it's a tool for...HardbackSold Out
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