http://www.ted.com Talking at the US State Department this summer, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post-bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.
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by VoiceOfReasonQQ
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
i Love this guy… …
i Love this guy…and…You’re Welcome World
by Scurmicurv
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Haha, hear that …
Haha, hear that wonderful accent! We Swede’s have one of the undoubtedly coolest English accents in the world. Put in the mouth of a nice viking girl, and it’s one of the sexiest.
This was something of an eye opener for me, always good when someone puts it in hard facts and numbers.
by willowtreephoto
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
whats all that at …
whats all that at the end? is it a BMW commercial trying to appeal to TED watchers?
by SebastianGeffen
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
yeah I thought that …
yeah I thought that too … its either slightly different or exactly the same
by manofaction2828
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
That’s a good point …
That’s a good point. They should add inflation to this tool. It might put America a bit lower on the bracket when the value of currency is considered, and who knows the difference in other currencies.
by anotherelvis
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Indeed
Indeed
by adj789
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
How dare he mention …
How dare he mention the positive things America does for the world
/sarcasm
by alcany
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
I think he did it …
I think he did it to illistrate his point easier to the audience. Prob easier to show corralations on a linear axis then a saggy curve.
by alcany
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
I love Hans Rosling …
I love Hans Rosling!
Alas, its frustrating since his ‘change your mindset’ is basically chapter 1 of any developing economics textbook.
It almost felt like he’s saying ‘dont worry about it. Developing countries will get there…eventually’
None the less, I hold Mr Rosling with high regard.
by Tranceformable
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Thank you for more …
Thank you for more Hans Rosling! My roommates and I love him. We laughed so hard during the Sweden race.
by SebastianGeffen
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
…you failed to …
…you failed to follow the logic
by jackywushengzong
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Yay, Singapore …
Yay, Singapore represent!
by SchinTeth
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Interesting speach, …
Interesting speach, somewhat hard to follow on points but nonetheless very interesting
by LeMegasandwich
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
I wish he didn’t …
I wish he didn’t use logarithmic scales with money related axis.
by OneManAndHisFiction
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
The only weakness …
The only weakness of showing increasing INCOME per US Dollar is that the money supply of the US Dollar has significantly increased over the last 50 years.
For instance, a house in Allodial Title, standing as one of the people, could be bought for $4000 40 years ago.
Now, an identical house but only as Real Estate, standing as a citizen of the United States, would cost $400,000.
So comparing the INCOME 40 years ago, we must first adjust for the inflation of the total money supply of USD.
by Tapecutter59
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Notice how China’s …
Notice how China’s life expectancy bounces dramaticaly in the 1960’s. Mao may have implemented health care but his ideologically inspired famine caused a larger drop in life expectancy that the 1918 flu.
by dnickbg
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Great presentation, …
Great presentation, thanks TED
by nawitus
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Sorry, I didn’t …
Sorry, I didn’t mean that it’s sustainable at our current level of technology. Technology will advance along as will the demand for better cars in poor countries. Your claims are unfounded and not based in science.
by joesub007
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Actually most of …
Actually most of them were average, but simply more violent and ruthless than most “normal” people. Vonbraun used many trial rockets before getting it right not to mention slave concentration camp labor. Modern shoes are mass produced, labor intensive, poor quality junk that end up in the landfills in less than a year.
by pcuimac
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Did you see to many …
Did you see to many “Andromeda Ascendant” shows?
Do you think of yourself as a “Nietzschean”?
by pcuimac
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Why are you …
Why are you shouting all the time?
The time since people came out of africa to different parts of the world was rather short. We did only adapt our skincolour and minor features to local conditions.
But the brain is our most valuable feature. All populations are under pressure to be intelligent and develop tools to survive. So there is no cause for some human population to become so dumb that you can measure it.
You only want to rationalize you being a racist.
(sorry for bad english)
by pcuimac
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Did you think for …
Did you think for one second?
How can you call producing 6*10^9 cars and fueling them with carbon based liquids sustainable?
It would only be possible if we used 100% energy from sun and wind and hydrogen cell technology and if we recycle all the materials from old cars.
But that solution is nowhere in sight. We will have plus 6 degree celius in 2050 if we go on like we did the last 50 years. Educate yourself.
by Paulginz
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
The question marks …
The question marks were intended to indicate that I was asking questions.
It’s understandable however that you misinterpreted them as signs of sarcasm, given the median public in the youtube comment section.
The US makes AK-47s by the way. (Though I guess old russian ones are cheaper.)
I just thought that the US was the top producer and exporter in pretty much every category of weapon… so it was a natural suspect.
by Paulginz
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
Food plants are not …
Food plants are not a good example to prove your point.
Lots of the food plants we have today are the result of hybridization. We couldn’t have achieved such results using just artificial selection to keep the “best” (at least not in any reasonable amount of time).
by Paulginz
08 Sep 2009 at 21:23
That’s not how …
That’s not how breeding works if you want long term results.
Genetic diversity is CRITICAL to the long term survival of a group or species.
The most obvious reason is adaptability. (our social nature leads to division of tasks as a second reson).
High genetic diversity can also have a direct effect on the fitness of a single offspring.
This is why pure-bred animals will often be beaten by a good cross-breed.
IN-BREEDING is a genetic poison. Introducing “outsiders” is almost always beneficial.