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“In fact, we tend to think things have been getting much worse. In fact, over the last 50 years, almost everything in the world on a global scale has got better. And the way that Hans [ Rosling] did this - it was very good.”

Quote by Keith Devlin

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Keith Devlin is a renowned mathematician, writer, and public speaker. Born on March 16, 1947, in the United Kingdom, he later moved to the United States. Devlin has conducted extensive research in mathematics, particularly in number theory, graph theory, and combinatorics. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including mathematics education, mathematical philosophy, and the application of mathematics in modern society. more

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