Factfulness

by Hans Rosling

Recommended in 4 interviews and reading lists

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Who recommends it

1. Craig HassedInterview

   Factfulness by Hans Rosling – he uses data to create a great argument for reason, informed decision-making and optimism

2. Andrew CraigInterview

   Wow. These questions are HARD! If the focus is on showing us in the best possible light, then I would probably go for The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley, Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker and Abundance by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler. If I can add one more, it’d be Factfulness by Hans and Ola Rosling.

3. L. David MarquetInterview

   Factfulness by Hans Rosling. First, watch a couple of his presentations. He had an amazing way of turning boring boring statistics into amazingly interesting stories. But the power of his book is its ability to paint a story of optimism for humanity; that things are getting better even though we may feel worse and…

4. Frances Trussell: A Love Affair With ReadingInterview

   Factfulness: Ten reasons we’re wrong about the world and why things are better than you think by Hans Rosling. If you are feeling down about the state of things this is a great way to gain some clarity and light.

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