Hans Rosling: Let my dataset change your mindset

http://www.ted.com Talking at the US State Department this summer, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post-bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.

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[Torakization]

I love chart porn

[adj789]

How dare he mention the positive things America does for the world

/sarcasm

[vasa107]

A new perspective that obviosly disturbs a lot of people with a backward kind of perspective.

[crudhousefull]

Good try Mr. Rosling...but no amount of reverse psychology's going to work with the US government lol

[labonka]

Mathematical pornography, like most TED.

[phenomenon91]

These charts stole my attention from his point.

[SomeUser9753]

Propagandist where is Russia, china china ... usa bla bla bla he's not even mentioning european countries. Eastern europe, europe, ts ts ts shame on you fanatic.

[myfavization]

the best comment this guy makes when he says, students are just stating their views based on the year their teacher was born...!! lolz

[Irishfreedom]

And as all these other countries become wealthier and more developed, they'll all want to play computer games.

[passtillborn]

@meadowfabricsdotcom Please, spelling errors in comments are common, fingers fly over the keyboard, so thats really nothing to spazz out over. And for being a professor, there are a lot of professors et al out there who dont know the first thing about the world, being a professor does not mean you cant or shouldnt scrutinize what they say. Pointing out flaws is not ranting. No gods, no leaders. Question authority.

[meadowfabricsdotcom]

@passtillborn - and we should listen to your rants why?

Are you a tenured professor at a major European university like Rosling? Or are you somebody with an opinion and an internet connection?

[meadowfabricsdotcom]

@themiraiman - what the hell does that even mean?