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Hans Rosling - linking data to design

I'm always on the look out for examples of what makes a good academic presentation. The below link is one such example.

Hans Rosling does a fantastic job of showing how bad presentation of statistical information can create many misconceptions and hide the truth.

Take a look. The software that he uses looks fantastic, and the global health trends that he illustrates as examples are fascinating.

Hans Rosling on TED Talks

Hans 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. With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, he debunks a few myths about the "developing" world. (Recorded February, 2006 in Monterey, CA.)

Posted by Mark on July 7, 2006 12:10 PM |
Tags: global_health lecturing presentations statistics

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