Asia’s rise, how and when (TEDIndia)

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Hans Rosling, at the first TED-conference in India, predicts when China and India will catch up with the United States in terms of income per person. He graphs global economic growth since 1858, depicting some of the main events using images and animated Gapminder charts.

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Date Posted: 2009-11-23

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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"

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TED 2007

The seemingly impossible is possible

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TED 2009

HIV: New facts and stunning data visuals

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TED @ State

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22.29
TED India

Asia's rise - how and when

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TED @ Cannes

Why ending poverty is crucial to stop population growth.

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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).