In Memoriam
Hans Rosling's speaking legacy and contributions are preserved here in tribute to their impact on audiences worldwide.
Hans Rosling
Global Health Professor | Data Visualization Pioneer & Author of Factfulness
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Hans Rosling transformed how the world understands global development through groundbreaking data visualization. As co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation, he created Trendalyzer, a revolutionary software platform that was later acquired by Google.
His TED Talks on population, poverty, and human progress have been viewed by millions, challenging misconceptions about global trends. Rosling's posthumous international bestseller 'Factfulness', co-written with his son and daughter-in-law, provides a data-driven perspective on the state of the world.
His work empowers audiences to see beyond media stereotypes and understand complex global patterns through compelling statistical storytelling.
Featured9 with video
How not to be ignorant about the world
How much do you know about the world? Hans Rosling, with his famous charts of global population, health and income data (and an extra-extra-long pointer), demonstrates that you have a high statistical chance of being quite wrong about what you think you know. Play along with his audience quiz - then, from Hans’ son Ola, learn 4 ways to quickly get less ignorant.
What events has Hans spoken at?
10 events · 2006 to 2014 · 3 countries
| Event | Year | Location | Repeat appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEDSalon Berlin 2014 | 2014 | Berlin, Germany | |
| TEDxSummit 2012 | 2012 | ||
| TEDWomen 2010 | 2010 | Palm Springs, United States | |
| TEDxChange 2010 | 2010 | ||
| TED@Cannes 2010 | 2010 | Cannes, France | |
| TEDIndia 2009 | 2009 | ||
| TED@State 2009 | 2009 | ||
| TED2009 | 2009 | Long Beach, United States | |
| TED2007 | 2007 | Monterey, United States | |
| TED2006 | 2006 | Monterey, United States |
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