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Factfulness: The Mental Models That Make You Smarter Than the News

Why most of us are wrong about the world — and how clear thinking gives you an edge

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Jack
Jun 23, 2025
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I. Introduction – Why This Book Still Matters

Most people believe the world is getting worse. They think poverty is rising, violence is increasing, and that the planet is spinning into chaos. But Hans Rosling, a Swedish physician and global health expert, spent his life showing that these beliefs are not only wrong — they’re dangerously misleading.

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