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Here are some notable quotes from Hans Rosling, the Swedish physician, academic, and public speaker renowned for his work in global health and statistics:
1. **”The world cannot be understood without numbers. And it cannot be understood with numbers alone.”**
– Emphasizing the importance of both quantitative and qualitative understanding.
2. **”It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think.”**
– Highlighting the often overlooked positive trends in global development.
3. **”I’m a statistician, and I’m one of those who sees a connection between health, well-being, and economic growth.”**
– Reflecting on the interconnection between different facets of development.
4. **”There’s no room for facts when our minds are occupied by fear.”**
– Pointing out how fear can cloud judgment and prevent rational decision-making.
5. **”People are very ignorant about the world, and I’m saying that because people are constantly misinformed and their brain works like a conspiracy against themselves.”**
– Critiquing the widespread misconceptions and biases that shape public understanding.
6. **”The challenge is not that we lack data. It’s that we can’t see the wood for the trees.”**
– Stressing the difficulty of making sense of overwhelming data.
7. **”Most of us are not evil; we just lack understanding.”**
– Emphasizing the importance of education and knowledge in improving global perceptions.
8. **”The world is still ’we’ and ’them,’ and the ’we’ is always the Western world. The others are backward; they are to be helped.”**
– Criticizing the often patronizing perspective of the developed world towards developing countries.
9. **”We have a general worldview that is outdated. It’s a legacy from a time that is long gone.”**
– Addressing the outdated perceptions that many people hold about the state of the world.
10. **”We should be teaching people how to look at the data and understand it.”**
– Advocating for better education in data literacy to foster informed decision-making.
These quotes capture Rosling’s core messages about understanding the world through data, challenging misconceptions, and promoting global education and development.