The seemingly impossible is possible

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This year, 2007, Hans Rosling’s TED-speech focused on making the seemingly impossible possible.

The Trendalyzer software (recently acquired by Google) turns complex global trends into lively animations, making decades of data pop. Asian countries, as colorful bubbles, float across the grid – toward better national health and wealth.

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Date Posted: 2008-11-13

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

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).