Religion has very little to do with the number of babies per woman. All the religions in the world are fully [able] to maintain their values and adapt to this new world.
Hans RoslingRead
I have a suggestion for a new name for the developing world. Let's call it the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that the term 'developing world' is outdated and promotes the idea of viewing all nations as part of a singular global community.
Hans Rosling’s quote challenges the conventional terminology of 'developing world' and suggests that such labeling creates divisions among nations. By proposing to simply refer to it as 'the world', Rosling advocates for a more inclusive and unified perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness of all countries, regardless of their economic status. This calls for greater understanding and collaboration among nations, highlighting the importance of global solidarity in addressing common challenges.
Themes
Developing WorldUnityGlobal CommunityInclusivenessSolidarity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on global cooperation, one might say, 'As Hans Rosling suggested, we should refer to all nations simply as 'the world' to promote unity and understanding among cultures.'
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When I have an argument with someone, even with someone I am not very close with, I can't sleep at night thinking about it. It's terrible. But I still manage speak out frankly because I have also been gifted with the ability to read people. I can sense when they start to get irritated with me, and then, I shift.
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You don't have to get rich to have [fewer] children. It has happened across the world.
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If your economy grows [by] 4 percent, you ought to reduce child mortality 4 percent.
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Beyond 2050 the world population may start to decrease if women across the world will have, on average, less than 2 children. But that decrease will be slow.
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