In this TED Talk from 2012 Hans Rosling show data that suggest that the world's population will not continue to explode but will likely stabilize at about 10 billion (as the United Nations estimates). This is a modest increase from … Continue reading
The world's growing population is a legitimate concern because it will strain numerous resources, including food, fresh water, and energy. However, in this 10-minute video below from 2010, the late Hans Rosling argues that there is good reason to think … Continue reading
A week ago I posted a talk by professor Hans Rosling of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, who tragically died of pancreatic cancer earlier in 2017. Here's another talk of his from 2007 that everyone should see. The overall message … Continue reading
Hans Rosling, who died of pancreatic cancer 2017 February 7 at the age of 68, was professor of international health at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. He was a gifted public speaker who specialized in correcting popular misconceptions, including pessimistic … Continue reading