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#007 Factfulness Unfiltered, Part 1: The Foundational Instincts That Shape Our Worldview

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DEEP DIVE cast team
Published
Sun 06 Jul 2025
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This first collection of episodes introduces the powerful vision of Hans Rosling and his mission to correct our distorted perceptions of the world. We begin by exploring the core problem of widespread global misconceptions, then provide a clear roadmap by dissecting the first five foundational instincts. From our tendency to see simple gaps and focus on negative news to our irrational fears, this series provides the essential tools to begin seeing the world as it really is.

Episodes in This Part:

  • Episode 1: The Factfulness Mission – Hans Rosling's Vision for a Clearer World [00:29]
  • Episode 2: The Gap Instinct – Beyond "Us vs. Them" [05:57]
  • Episode 3: The Negativity Instinct – Why Bad News Dominates Our Minds [11:45]
  • Episode 4: The Straight Line Instinct – Unpredictable Paths to Progress [16:54]
  • Episode 5: The Fear Instinct – How Fear Distorts Our Perception of Risk [23:44]

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