Seven Maps to Better Understand the World

The video discusses the importance of data over anecdotes and uses maps to illustrate various global trends. It covers topics such as population distribution, education levels, CO2 emissions, temperature changes, national borders, birth attendance, and life expectancy improvements. The video emphasizes the progress made in these areas and the potential for future innovation.

What is the main message conveyed by the map that divides the human population into tenths?

• It represents the different climates around the world.

• It indicates the number of languages spoken globally.

• It highlights the vastness of the world beyond personal experiences.

• It shows the distribution of wealth across the world.

How did global educational opportunities change from 1950 to 2010?

• They remained the same across all countries.

• They decreased in wealthier countries.

• They only improved in Europe and North America.

• They increased, especially in poorer countries.

What trend is observed in global CO2 emissions from 1950 to 2016?

• Emissions have shifted from wealthier to some developing countries.

• Emissions have remained constant worldwide.

• Emissions have decreased in all countries.

• Emissions have increased in wealthier countries.

What does the map of national borders reveal about their history?

• Many national borders are less than 120 years old.

• National borders have remained unchanged for centuries.

• Most national borders are over 500 years old.

• Borders are primarily determined by natural features.

How has life expectancy changed in low and middle-income countries over the past 35 years?

• It has increased by at least 10 years, and in some cases 20.

• It has only increased in high-income countries.

• It has remained the same.

• It has decreased by at least 10 years.