Factfulness

by Hans Rosling

"The world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think."

Summary

Rosling shows that most people—including journalists and experts—systematically believe the world is worse than it actually is. Why? Because negativity is newsworthy and progress is gradual.

Why This Fits LindyFact

Data-driven antidote to negativity bias in news. Key concepts: The Gap Instinct (false dichotomies), the Negativity Instinct, the Fear Instinct.