Factfulness

Description

Title: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think
Author: Hans Rosling
Publisher: Sceptre
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781473637467

Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling is a groundbreaking and bestselling book that changes the way readers understand global trends and human progress.

In this insightful work, renowned statistician and public health expert Hans Rosling, along with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund, explains why many people have a distorted view of the world. Through engaging examples and compelling data, the book shows how common assumptions about poverty, population, education, and global development are often outdated or incorrect.

Rosling introduces the concept of “factfulness”—a way of thinking that helps people see the world more accurately by relying on facts rather than fear, bias, or dramatic headlines.

The book identifies ten common instincts, such as the gap instinct, negativity instinct, and urgency instinct, that can lead people to misunderstand global realities. By recognizing these patterns of thinking, readers can develop a clearer and more balanced understanding of the world.

With its clear explanations, fascinating statistics, and powerful insights, Factfulness encourages readers to think critically and base their views on reliable data rather than assumptions.

Perfect for readers interested in global development, economics, critical thinking, data-driven insights, and understanding the modern world.