How Not to Be Ignorant About the World? Factfulness by Hans Rosling | Book Review

Factfulness is a top-notch book written by a world-renowned public educator, a professor of international health and a medical doctor, a World Health Organization, and a UNICEF advisor. Hans Rosling who devoted his life to gathering credible data and examining world events proves to readers how little we know about what’s happening in global trends by identifying various instincts taking over our ability to read and interpret data. In his book, he manages to educate the readers with actual data but moreover shares how to recognize facts from assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudice.
Weronika shares 5 insights and 5 tools which help dealing with negativity, become calmer, more curious about the world around us, and less overwhelmed living in everyday rush.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 - Introduction to the book
02:39 - 5 Top Takeaways
08:02 - Instincts Overview
08:15 - Instinct 1: The Gap
08:49 - Instinct 2: The Fear
10:50 - Instinct 3: The Generalization
11:31 - Instinct 4: The Blame
12:04 - Instinct 5: The Urgency
12:35 - Wrap up
13:20 - Why do I think you should read the book?
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I recommend everyone read this book regardless of education, nationality, or religion. Every person can relate and find plenty of useful and factual information about how to understand the world around us. - Weronika IMPORTANT: Please beware of cyber scams & phishing attacks. We have received reports of fake accounts claiming to be affiliated with The Investor's Podcast Network or posing as one of our hosts. Please help us report those suspicious accounts. We will never reach out to you for any business or investment opportunity. Stay vigilant!

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