Hans and Ola Rosling: How not to be ignorant about the world

The video discusses global misconceptions about natural disasters, education, and poverty. It highlights the public's lack of knowledge, often scoring worse than random guesses, and introduces the Ignorance Project by Gapminder to address these issues. The video also provides practical tips to improve understanding and emphasizes the importance of a fact-based worldview for future predictions.

How did the number of deaths from natural disasters change during the last century?

What is the average number of years women aged 30 went to school globally?

How did the percentage of people living in extreme poverty change in the last 20 years?

What misconceptions do people have about global poverty?

How has the world income distribution changed since 1975?

What percentage of one-year-old children globally have received basic vaccines?

What role does media play in shaping public perception of global issues?

What are the main reasons for the public's ignorance about global issues?

What strategies can be used to improve global knowledge?

What are the implications of the changing demographics of rich consumers?