Factculness

Factfulness by Hans Rosling, an instant New York Times bestseller, is a groundbreaking guide to understanding the world through facts rather than biases. Praised by Bill Gates as “an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world” and by Barack Obama as “a hopeful book about the potential for human progress,” it challenges common misconceptions about global trends. Rosling, together with collaborators Anna and Ola, explains why people consistently misjudge facts about poverty, population growth, education, and more, revealing ten instincts that distort our perspective—from dividing the world into “us vs. them” to consuming fear-driven media. By showing that the world is in a far better state than commonly believed, Factfulness teaches readers to focus on the issues that matter most. Filled with lively anecdotes, moving stories, and inspiring insights, the book empowers readers to approach global crises and opportunities with clarity, emphasizing the life-long mission of its author to combat ignorance and promote understanding.