Gapminder Launches Free 'Worldview Upgrader' Service to Combat Global Misconceptions
On November 30, 2020, the educational non-profit Gapminder launched the Worldview Upgrader, a new free online service designed to help individuals and organizations identify and correct systematic misconceptions about global trends. The platform features multiple-choice questions based on data from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically selected because most people answer them incorrectly due to outdated or biased information. By testing their knowledge, users can replace false beliefs with updated facts and earn certificates proving they have upgraded their worldview. Co-founder Ola Rosling emphasized that media coverage often focuses on exceptional events rather than slow-changing trends, leading to a distorted public understanding of global proportions. The initial release includes a global test covering all UN SDG subjects, with plans to add hundreds more questions in the coming months. Gapminder aims to provide journalists, educators, politicians, and business leaders with a tool to foster a fact-based perspective, ultimately supporting better decision-making for positive change in an increasingly globalized world.
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Gapminder Launches Free 'Worldview Upgrader' Service to Combat Global Misconceptions
On November 30, 2020, the educational non-profit Gapminder launched the Worldview Upgrader, a new free online service designed to help individuals and organizations identify and correct systematic misconceptions about global trends. The platform features multiple-choice questions based on data from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically selected because most people answer them incorrectly due to outdated or biased information. By testing their knowledge, users can replace false beliefs with updated facts and earn certificates proving they have upgraded their worldview. Co-founder Ola Rosling emphasized that media coverage often focuses on exceptional events rather than slow-changing trends, leading to a distorted public understanding of global proportions. The initial release includes a global test covering all UN SDG subjects, with plans to add hundreds more questions in the coming months. Gapminder aims to provide journalists, educators, politicians, and business leaders with a tool to foster a fact-based perspective, ultimately supporting better decision-making for positive change in an increasingly globalized world.
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