Hans Rosling
Our brains are hardwired with dramatic instincts that distort our worldview, making us believe global conditions are worsening when data reveals a reality of remarkable, steady progress.
Replace the outdated developed versus developing dichotomy with a framework of four income levels, recognizing that most of the world now lives in the middle tiers.
Counter the gap and negativity instincts by looking for the majority in the middle and accepting that situations can be both objectively bad and significantly improving.
Overcome the straight line and fear instincts by understanding that data trends usually follow complex curves and that frightening events are rarely the most dangerous.