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Debunking myths about the “third world”

Debunking myths about the “third world”

The presentation at the TED-conference in 2006, seen by millions over the internet.

Posted in Ted Talks, Videos | Tagged animation, child survival, English, global health, Hans Rosling, health, income distribution, income levels, internet users, moving bubbles, myths, TED, TEDTalks, third world, Trendalyzer, video | 22 Responses

The seemingly impossible is possible

The seemingly impossible is possible

Hans Rosling’s 2007 TED-speech makes the seemingly impossible possible.

Posted in Ted Talks, Videos | Tagged education, English, fertility rate, Hans Rosling, health, infrastructure, microcredits, myths, poverty, seemingly impossible is possible, statistics, sword swallowing, TED, TEDTalks, Trendalyzer | 4 Responses

A Slum Insight

A Slum Insight

The urbanization will continue but can slum be made history?

Posted in Other (in English), Videos | Tagged English, geography, myths, slum, UN-Habitat, urban forum, urbanization | 15 Responses

Chile, a developing country?

Chile, a developing country?

What’s the difference between Chile, Cuba and the USA?

Posted in Gapminder Videos | Tagged Chile, developing countries, English, Gapminder video, geography, health, myths | 5 Responses

Help us cross the river of myths


Please read Hans Rosling’s personal appeal.
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TEDTalks

Hans Rosling's TEDTalks have been seen by millions. Tune in and see the talks from 2006 onwards:

  • TED 2006
    Debunking myths about the "third world"
    19.50
  • TED 2007
    The seemingly impossible is possible
    18.57
  • TED 2009
    HIV: New facts and stunning data visuals
    11.13
  • TED @ State
    Let my dataset change your mindset
    22.29
  • TED India
    Asia's rise - how and when
    15.50
  • TED @ Cannes
    Why ending poverty is crucial to stop population growth.
    10.04
  • TED @ Qatar
    Religions and babies.
    13.20


TED stands for Technology, Entertainment & Design and has arranged conferences since 1984. Their annual conferences bring together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes).
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