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Hans Rosling and the magic washing machine

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What was the greatest invention of the industrial revolution? Hans Rosling makes the case for the washing machine. With newly designed graphics from Gapminder, Rosling shows us the magic that pops up when economic growth and electricity turn a boring wash day into an intellectual day of reading.

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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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