Debunking third-world myths
Scape @ Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:14 pm
Hans Rosling debunks myths about the so-called "developing world"
The health/wealth correlation is striking as it relates to development over time.
http://www.gapminder.org/
sandorski @ Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:45 pm
I was more impressed by the Graphing itself. 
The info was interesting as well though. Clearly shows that Progress is being made. Thanks for the link.
Toro @ Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:35 pm
This is a great video.
I posted this somewhere in a debate with Burns.
Scape @ Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:18 am
Scape @ Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:52 pm
Update:
http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_at_state.html
$1:
Talking at the US State Department this summer, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post-bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.
Zipperfish @ Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:47 pm
ONly had time for the first couple of minutes, but will be wtaching later.
Scape, you always have the best finds. Thanks again for that service.
rawmeat @ Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:16 pm
Fantastic video, thanks!
saturn_656 @ Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:28 pm
I wish more of my prof's had been like this guy.
Robair @ Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:43 pm
The guy's a wizard! Very well done and easy to follow.
DrCaleb @ Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:29 am
TED talks are just so . . .cool! And this guy is like almost every other Swede I've met. Nice, smart and funny to boot.
Akhenaten @ Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:46 am
I stayed out of this thread for a while since in the past 8 years I've developed an internet allergy to the word, "debunking", but for anyone reading this who hasn't watched this video yet I'll join the chorus: it's excellent.
Zipperfish @ Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:56 pm
Yes, that guy is a very creative thinker. Well worth the watch, thanks.
Scape @ Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:25 pm
http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_a ... _when.html
He's back and predicts when the east will surpass the west.
wildrosegirl @ Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:37 pm
Interesting piece.
CanadianJeff @ Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:32 pm
Gotta love TED talks.