But Factfulness does much more than that. Hans Rosling tells the story of "the secret silent miracle of human progress" as only he can. in an age of so-called post-truth, this is a celebration of the all too often repudiated but underlying story of relentless human progress.
Where better to start than a new book by one of Gates' favourite gurus, the late Swedish statistician Hans Rosling. We need more of this way of thinking, both in business and politics. Factfulness - the relaxing peace of mind you get when you have a clearer view of how the world really is. The book is a pleasure to read - simple, clear, memorable writing - and when you've finished you'll be a lot wiser about the world. The TimesĪ wonderful guide to an improving world, as well as being a well-stocked source of sound advice as to how to think about factual and statistical claims. And to this, as Rosling argues, we first have to understand the world we live in. helping countries improve their governance and public health and opening them up to the rule of law and market exchange works. Who else would choose a chart of "guitars per capita" as a proxy for human progress? - Financial TimesĪn assault both on ignorance and pessimism. His knack for presentation and delight in statistics come across on every page. a passionate and erudite message that is all more moving because it comes from beyond the grave.
One of the most important books I've ever read-an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.
, a light-hearted but data-rich book, calibrates our view of the world and explains how our cognitive processes can lead us astray - New Statesman, The best books of 2018 Praise for Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You ThinkĪ hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases.įactfulness.
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