Gapminder and AFRY Partner to Promote Fact-Based Worldview
The Gapminder Foundation has announced a long-term collaboration with the engineering and design company AFRY to combat global ignorance and promote a fact-based worldview. The partnership aims to identify and counteract systematic misconceptions regarding major societal issues, particularly those related to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. As part of this initiative, the organizations will develop a new public knowledge test featuring questions on sustainability topics within AFRY’s areas of expertise, including climate, energy, and infrastructure. AFRY will contribute by providing expert advice and fact-checking materials to ensure accuracy. This effort builds on Gapminder’s mission, established in 2005 by Hans Rosling and colleagues, to make statistical data accessible and understandable. Previous tests have reached over one million people, revealing that many individuals hold overly dramatic and incorrect views of global trends. The new test is scheduled for launch in the autumn under a Creative Commons license, allowing free distribution. Leaders from both organizations emphasize that accurate knowledge is crucial for making informed decisions and fostering sustainable development in an increasingly complex world.
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Gapminder and AFRY Partner to Promote Fact-Based Worldview
The Gapminder Foundation has announced a long-term collaboration with the engineering and design company AFRY to combat global ignorance and promote a fact-based worldview. The partnership aims to identify and counteract systematic misconceptions regarding major societal issues, particularly those related to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. As part of this initiative, the organizations will develop a new public knowledge test featuring questions on sustainability topics within AFRY’s areas of expertise, including climate, energy, and infrastructure. AFRY will contribute by providing expert advice and fact-checking materials to ensure accuracy. This effort builds on Gapminder’s mission, established in 2005 by Hans Rosling and colleagues, to make statistical data accessible and understandable. Previous tests have reached over one million people, revealing that many individuals hold overly dramatic and incorrect views of global trends. The new test is scheduled for launch in the autumn under a Creative Commons license, allowing free distribution. Leaders from both organizations emphasize that accurate knowledge is crucial for making informed decisions and fostering sustainable development in an increasingly complex world.
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