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Hans Rosling and Gapminder

I just watched one of the most informative videos I've ever seen: Hans Rosling's Talk at TED.

Not only is it a wonderful example of data visualisation, it is a fascinating, myth-busting look at what's really going on with world health and economic development.

Rosling calls his approach a "fact-based world view". He's also extremely entertaining.

The software behind his visualisations was developed by a non-profit he founded, Gapminder, and is free (as in beer).

Even if you don't check out the software - the video is well worth 20 minutes of your time.

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Created: Nov. 18, 2006
Last Modified: Nov. 18, 2006
Author: jtauber