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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: — When Our World Story Turns Dark by Default
Chapter 3: — Moving Past the Myth of “The West and the Rest”
Chapter 4: — Seeing Poverty as a Situation, Not a Sentence
Chapter 5: — When We Assume Straight Lines in a Curved World
Chapter 6: — The Strength of Many Lenses
Chapter 7: — When the Loudest Stories Steal the Scale
Chapter 8: — Practical Tools for Staying Clear-Headed
Chapter 9: — Factfulness as Calm, Courage, and Hope
Description
This narration explores why so many people—across countries and education levels—feel convinced the world is sliding downhill, even while long-term trends show remarkable progress in health, education, and poverty reduction. Drawing on Hans Rosling’s ideas, it introduces the mental “instincts” that quietly shape our opinions and amplify dramatic, negative stories.
Chapter by chapter, we learn to replace old, outdated ways of dividing the world with a more realistic view based on income levels; to avoid straight-line assumptions about complex trends; to seek multiple perspectives rather than a single culprit; and to notice when numbers, news, and examples are presented out of proportion. The overall invitation is simple and supportive: stay curious, stay humble, and let facts—paired with context—help guide a calmer, more constructive outlook.
Who Should Listen
- Listeners who feel overwhelmed by negative news and want a steadier, more accurate way to understand global progress and challenges.
- Students, educators, and lifelong learners who want practical tools for spotting misleading narratives, graphs, and generalizations.
- Leaders, business owners, and policy-minded listeners who want a clearer view of the world’s income levels, growth patterns, and opportunities.