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27 June 2006

Hans Rosling on TEDTalks

Hans RoslingHans Rosling is a public health expert, director of Sweden's world-renowned Karolinska Institute, and founder of Gapminder, a non-profit that brings vital global data to life. Here, with the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, he debunks a few myths about the "developing" world. [Recorded February, 2006 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 20:34]

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I'm sure you've heard it said many times, but I will say it again, your presentation on the state of the world was fascinating. I have been saying that free trade is an absolute must for years. I'm so happy to see that I am not alone in my thinking! If only the governments would have a change of heart.

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