Statistics are boring?

The Swedes are an intelligent bunch, as you all know Sweden is the home of the Nobel Prize, it is interesting (and somewhat gratifying) to note then that statistically both Swedish university students and professors know less about the world than chimpanzees.  However, what is even more interesting is this fascinating speech, given by Hans Rosling at the TED conference in 2006, showing the power of visual statisitics in action.  For mine, any statistical representation that warrants an 'instant replay' is well worth a watch - but I'll stop writing now and let the professor talk.  Oh, just one final point - everyone should do themselves a favour and check out Gapminder.org and Ted.com, very inspirational!