Factfulness - Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think

Key Insights from Factfulness

1. Gap Instinct: This represents our inclination to categorize the world into two conflicting groups, like rich and poor or developed and developing nations, which can often lead to misconceptions.
2. Negativity Instinct: It refers to our inclination to notice the bad more than the good, which often leads us to believe that things are worse than they actually are.
3. Straight Line Instinct: This is our tendency to think that trends continue in straight lines, whereas they often do not.
4. Fear Instinct: We tend to exaggerate our fears, which can distort our perspective of risks and hazards.
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