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TED: New insights on poverty and life around the world

Astonishing talk given by Hans Rosling about poverty and the relative rises in the standard of living and prosperity of countries around the world over the last century.

Researcher Hans Rosling uses his cool data tools to show how countries are pulling themselves out of poverty. He demos Dollar Street, comparing households of varying income levels worldwide. Then he does something really amazing.

By Matt Wharton

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