Hans Rosling
In "Factfulness," Hans Rosling offers a transformative insight into the misconceptions about the global world. Through the use of compelling data and a captivating narrative, Rosling demonstrates that the world, contrary to popular belief, is in a much better state than we might think. The book systematically breaks down ten instincts that distort our perspective—from the fear instinct to the destiny instinct—and provides tools to control these instincts. It's an enlightening read that challenges readers to see the world not through the lens of fear and pessimism but with a fact-based optimism.
Read if: you're interested in understanding the true state of the world beyond the doom and gloom of news headlines, and you're eager for a dose of optimism grounded in hard facts.