Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong about the World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think (Hardcover)

Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong about the World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think is a non-fiction book by Professor of International Health Hans Rosling, written with his long-time collaborators Anna and Ola. This edition is in hardback format.

Key details

• Hardback edition
• Written by Hans Rosling with Anna and Ola
• Described as focusing on a fact-based way of forming opinions
• Explores ten instincts said to distort how we view the world

Synopsis

The book argues that people routinely answer questions about global trends incorrectly, even when the questions appear straightforward. It suggests these errors are widespread across different professions and levels of expertise.

Rosling, together with Anna and Ola, sets out an explanation for why this happens, describing ten instincts that can skew perspective, including how we divide the world into opposing groups, how media consumption can be driven by fear, and how progress is often perceived. It also states that while real concerns remain, a focus on constant worry can reduce our ability to concentrate on the most serious threats.