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

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

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TED 2009

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TED @ State

Let my dataset change your mindset

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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).