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Debunking myths about the “third world”

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You’ve never seen data presented like this. Hans Rosling’s presentation at the TED-conference in 2006 has been seen by millions over the internet, at TED’s web-page, at Google Video or Youtube.

With the urgency of a sportscaster,  Hans Rosling debunks myths about the so-called “developing world” using the animation software that powers Gapminder World.

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Date Posted: 2008-11-14

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

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TEDTalks

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

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  • TED 2007
    The seemingly impossible is possible
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  • 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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