Description
“Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” is a book written by Hans Rosling, along with his son Ola Rosling and daughter-in-law Anna Rosling Rönnlund. It was published in 2018.
In “Factfulness,” the authors challenge common misconceptions and negative biases about the state of the world. They argue that many people have an outdated and pessimistic view of global trends, often influenced by outdated statistics or media narratives that focus on negative events. The book aims to provide a more fact-based and optimistic perspective on the world.
Hans Rosling, a Swedish physician and statistician, presents ten “instincts” that lead people to misunderstand the world, such as the instinct to divide the world into “us vs. them” or the instinct to fear catastrophic risks. Through engaging stories, data, and visuals, the authors demonstrate that global progress has been significant in areas such as health, education, poverty reduction, and quality of life.
“Factfulness” encourages readers to develop a more nuanced and accurate understanding of the world by examining data and embracing a fact-based worldview. It highlights the importance of critical thinking, updating knowledge, and avoiding common cognitive biases.
The book received positive reviews for its engaging and accessible style, as well as its hopeful message. It has been praised for challenging preconceived notions and promoting a more informed and positive outlook on global issues.
Priyabrata Nahak (Verified Purchase)
Most of us gauge the world with the facts we have studied which are 20-30 years old. This books illustrates the facts of the present world and gives guidance to know the fact in better manner.
vijay vijayan (Verified Purchase)
enthralled by the facts and the perspective it made me develop about how positive the world is changing . and amazing piece with interesting facts. hats off to dr hans , ola and anna rosling for beautifully narrating the book . it didn’t feel like i was reading facts at all . this book has awakened me.
pradeep kumar (Verified Purchase)
This book really wakes you up to the fact that ignorance is not just lack of education or knowledge its actually a systematic human tendency to ignore facts,ground realities and infact help rumours ,fake news to spread in turn let manipulative figures such as Trump Putin or Modi to succeed and rule our lives. The world is needs to understand itself better to survive in future.
kiruthika k (Verified Purchase)
It is a great book. It changes the way you look at the world in general while also giving insights into the way you think individually. The author makes his point with data, not by hammering your head with unnecessary ideas.
If Bill Gates has recommended the book, it has to be taken seriously.
Manoj Kumar Reddy (Verified Purchase)
I strongly recommend this book to everyone. A good gift for those who tend to believe “alternate facts.” Maybe they can learn to focus on “real” facts and understand what they really mean. Or not. We each make our own decisions.