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Author: Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9781473637467

Language: English

Publish Date: 03/04/2018

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Flawed thinking caused by oversimplification.
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Chapter 3Flawed thinking caused by emotional impulses.
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Chapter 4Flawed thinking caused by insufficient knowledge.
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Factfulness

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Factfulness" by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund is essential for anyone seeking to understand the world through a clearer, more informed lens. The authors debunk common misconceptions and biases about global development, presenting data-driven insights that reveal the true state of the world. By engaging with this summary, listeners can quickly grasp key concepts such as the importance of fact-based thinking, the pitfalls of negativity and sensationalism, and the encouraging progress that has often gone unnoticed. This knowledge empowers individuals to make better decisions and foster a more nuanced perspective on global issues.

Author : Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund

Rosling – one of the three authors of this book - is the founder of the Gapminder Foundation and has been acknowledged by Times Magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”. He had worked as an adviser to the World Health Organization, UNICEF and other important aid agencies. His co-authors are Ola Rosling, Hans' son, who is the co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation and a former head of Google’s Public Data Team, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund, Ola’s wife. She is also a co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation and former Senior User-Experience Designer at Google.

Key Insights from Factfulness

  • Many people have a distorted view of the world, believing it is worse than it actually is; however, data shows that over the last few decades, extreme poverty has significantly decreased. Rosling emphasizes the importance of fact-based thinking to counteract these misconceptions and promote a more accurate understanding of global development.
  • The book highlights the significance of using data and statistics to combat biases and improve decision-making, showing how emotional responses often cloud our judgment. By adopting a factful mindset, we can better grasp the complex realities of the modern world and work towards solutions.
  • Rosling advocates for a clearer understanding of global progress by encouraging people to look beyond stereotypes and embrace a more nuanced perspective. By recognizing the diversity and successes in different regions, we can foster a mindset that inspires collective action and optimism for the future.
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