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Hans Rosling: Debunking third-world myths with the best stats you've ever seen

TED · talk · Watch on YouTube

Data visualization & information designData science & statistics

What it is

In this TED talk, Hans Rosling uses animated statistics to debunk myths about the developing world, showing how health and income have improved across countries.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as the classic data-driven argument that the first-world versus third-world split is outdated and the world is improving.

  • 4 people recommended it
  • 4 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2011, last 2017

What HN commenters said

  1. “perhaps best explained by Hans Rosling”

    Explains why the first/third world split is outdated.

    iuguy, 2011-02 · Recommendation · in “How do programmers in the west see programmers in the east?”

  2. “These charts just don't feel right without Hans Rosling jumping up and down in front of them like a little kid.”

    Rosling animating charts with infectious enthusiasm.

    JonnieCache, 2011-05 · Recommendation · in “Wikipedia Growth Animation”

  3. “And here's some data about what's happened to the world”

    Data on what has happened to the world.

    noselasd, 2014-01 · Recommendation · in “2014 Gates Annual Letter: Myths that block progress for the poor”

  4. “There is a great TED talk by Hans Rosling showing the same improving global condition through different metrics.”

    Shows the improving global condition through different metrics.

    tastyfreeze, 2017-11 · Recommendation · in “Explore Wealth and Income Inequality in the World Wealth and Income Database”

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Topics: hans rosling, data visualization, global health, development, ted

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