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Comments on MetaFilter post He's got the whole world...Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:10:55 -0800Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:10:55 -0800en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60He's got the whole world...
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<a href="http://www.ted.com/tedtalks/tedtalksplayer.cfm?key=hans_rosling">Hans Rosling is on a mission (flash video).</a> The founder of <a href="http://www.gapminder.org/">Gapminder</a> (previously discussed <a href="http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/31992">here</a>) gives an inspired talk about the third world, while turning statistics into beautiful graphics. Of course, the folks at <a href="http://tools.google.com/gapminder/">Google</a> are already all over this.post:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:10:19 -0800neurodocEconomicsGraphicsGlobalEconomyMapsBy: neurodoc
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1354782
Also, be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.ted.com/tedtalks/">other TED videos</a> while you're there...comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354782Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:10:55 -0800neurodocBy: dobbs
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Excellent. Thank you.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354805Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:33:30 -0800dobbsBy: driveler
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The video in the first link is great.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354825Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:47:58 -0800drivelerBy: yoink
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1354850
Wow--wouldn't you love to be in Hans Rosling's classroom!comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354850Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:10:41 -0800yoinkBy: seawallrunner
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I read about Rosling's presentation this morning in Pogue's weekly NYT email. I was riveted to his presentation, and will show this to my next class.
Meanwhile, I had to peek at the other TED treats. Al Gore made me laugh out loud. Tony Robbins' presentation was rather entertaining. I was also surprised that he used a number of expletives.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354856Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:16:08 -0800seawallrunnerBy: NinjaTadpole
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1354867
Rwanda's mortality, '86-'92, marks a sobering trail in the Google link.
Hans is a remarkable speaker and presents ideas of such reach with amazing clarity. Of course the funky software helps, but teachers of his calibre are priceless.
Thanks neurodoc.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354867Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:23:08 -0800NinjaTadpoleBy: yoink
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1354890
Gore the stand-up comedian is jaw-dropping. Who knew the lockbox-robot could be so hilarious? Mind you, a touch of the old campaign-trail Gore comes out in the ensuing slide-show.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354890Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:35:44 -0800yoinkBy: Turtles all the way down
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1354983
Thanks, neurodoc. The Hans Rosling talk was a breath of fresh air; I've been out of academics for several years, so I've become used to the level of discourse being what you hear in political speeches and the evening news. What a refreshing treat to hear a smart individual expressing his thoughts in a clear and entertaining way.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1354983Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:57:50 -0800Turtles all the way downBy: dobbs
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1355007
I watched all of them but the Pogue (couldn't get thru the first 2 minutes of his singing). They're all worth a watch; Robins is the weakest but the others are very good.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1355007Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:21:42 -0800dobbsBy: jmcnally
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This is awesome. What a great use of technology to make statistics actually useful. More like this, please!comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1355057Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:33:52 -0800jmcnallyBy: jmcnally
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1355062
Another sad story is life expectancy in Botswana 1975-2004. Botswana is one of the African countries ravaged by the AIDS pandemic. This really illustrates what a devastating effect it's had on the country's population.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1355062Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:38:40 -0800jmcnallyBy: growabrain
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1355162
great talk!comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1355162Thu, 29 Jun 2006 22:50:40 -0800growabrainBy: JoKeR
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1356492
Is any of this stuff available from alternate sites? I've been unable to get to the new videos for a couple of days. I enjoyed the Gapminder and am interesting in seeing more of what he has put together.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1356492Sat, 01 Jul 2006 14:45:42 -0800JoKeRBy: signal
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1358803
That is one of the best presentations I've ver seen, especially when the circles start to move around and he's chasing/explaining them.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1358803Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:22:02 -0800signalBy: AuntLisa
http://www.metafilter.com/52656/Hes-got-the-whole-world#1360683
Loved how Rosling "twisted" my mindset. We've been gathering data for so long, but far too often the big picture can't be seen. Hans Rosling is doing an incredible service by making the information understandable, and surely that must be the first step to making it actionable. Bravo.comment:www.metafilter.com,2006:site.52656-1360683Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:24:21 -0800AuntLisa
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