Description

“Factfulness” is a non-fiction book that explores the many misconceptions that people have about the world and how to overcome them. It is written by the late Swedish physician and statistician Hans Rosling, his son Ola Rosling, and daughter-in-law Anna Rosling Rönnlund, and was published in 2018. The book presents a framework for understanding global trends in health, wealth, and education, and shows how the world has made progress in many areas over the past few decades, despite common beliefs to the contrary. The authors use data and statistics to challenge common myths and assumptions, and encourage readers to adopt a more critical and fact-based approach to understanding the world around them. “Factfulness” aims to inspire readers to be more informed, curious, and optimistic about the future.

About The Author
Hans Rosling was a well-known public speaker and educator who was passionate about using data to promote global understanding. He passed away in 2017, and “Factfulness” was published posthumously. Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund are co-founders of the Gapminder Foundation, which aims to promote global awareness and data literacy.