Extensive Reading Chapter 1 Gap Instinct

The term "gap instinct" was invented by the United Nations to describe inequality.

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People tend to exaggerate differences when comparing countries.

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Rosling believes that rich and poor countries still exist as fixed categories.

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The media plays a role in shaping the public's perception of the world.

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The majority of people globally live in extreme poverty.

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School textbooks are regularly updated to reflect global progress.

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Rosling presents four income levels to replace outdated categories.

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Most people believe that the world is getting worse.

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Being a possibilityist means denying the existence of problems.

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Rosling claims most people are wrong because they haven't read enough.

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