Ola Rosling
A Swedish statistician, programmer, and CEO of Gapminder Foundation. As the son of Hans Rosling, he co-founded Gapminder and played a crucial role in developing the innovative data visualization tools, particularly the "bubble chart" software, that brought his father's lectures to life. Ola continues the work of challenging misconceptions and promoting a fact-based worldview through data, emphasizing the importance of understanding global trends and societal progress through clear, accessible statistical analysis.
Factfulness by Hans Rosling, with Anna and Ola Rosling, challenges the way we perceive the world. Most people, including experts, consistently answer basic questions about global trends incorrectly—often worse than chance. Rosling explains why this happens through ten powerful instincts that distort our understanding. With engaging stories and clear data, he shows that while the world isn't perfect, it’s far better than we think. By focusing on facts instead of fear, we gain clarity and calm. Factfulness is an eye-opening, hopeful, and essential read that encourages us to base opinions on evidence—and to focus on real global priorities.