Factfulness

Description

Factfulness: Ten Reons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund, and Ola Rosling:
Published: 2018
Genre: Non-Fiction, Science, Statistics
Summary:
This book knocks down common misconceptions on the world based on data to clarify the correct reasons for the true progress of the world and how it is more significant than we believe.
Take-aways:
Critical thinking and data-based decision making
Challenging ten common instincts that distort our vision.
The Gap Instinct
The Negativity Instinct
The Straight Line Instinct
The Fear Instinct
The Size Instinct
The Generalization Instinct
The Destiny Instinct
The Single Perspective Instinct
The Blame Instinct
The Urgency Instinct
Understanding global trends and progress
Key Concepts:
Factfulness: thinking based on facts rather than emotions
Critical thinking and skepticism
Statistical literacy
Global development and progress
Cognitive biases and heuristics
Target Audience:
Anyone interested in:
Critical thinking and decision-making
Global development and statistics
Science and data analysis
Challenging common misconceptions
Improving media literacy
Authors:
Hans Rosling (1948-2017), Swedish statistician and public health expert
Anna Rosling Rönnlund, Swedish designer and statistician
Ola Rosling, Swedish statistician and programmer
Awards and Recognition:
New York Times Bestseller
Bill Gates’ Favorite Book of 2018
Featured in The Economist, The Guardian, and NPR
Book Structure:
The book has 11 chapters:
The Gap Instinct
The Negativity Instinct
The Straight Line Instinct
The Fear Instinct
The Size Instinct
The Generalization Instinct
The Destiny Instinct
The Single Perspective Instinct
The Blame Instinct
The Urgency Instinct
Factfulness in Practice
Notable Reviews:
“A vital book”– Bill Gates
“Rosling’s masterpiece”– Steven Pinker
“A must-read for anyone interested in the world” – Jared Diamond
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