Perceptions of our Planet Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the gap instinct?
A cognitive bias that there is the rich and poor, but it hides that majority of the people are in the middle
What is Dollar Street?
A way to visualize life across different economic levels.
What are the four income levels in Dollar Street?
$2/day, $8/day, $32/day, wealthy tier.
What does HDI stand for?
Human Development Index.
What does HDI combine?
Health, education, and economy.
What are other development indicators?
GDP per capita, literacy rates, life expectancy.
What are the five stages of development in Rostow’s Model?
Traditional society → high mass consumption.
What is the Destiny Instinct regarding Africa?
The myth that poverty is permanent.
What do data show about many African nations?
They are improving in health and education.
What factors contribute to lower development in some countries?
Geography, history, political instability, lack of infrastructure.
What challenges does Malawi face in development?
Climate dependency, poor infrastructure, landlocked status.
What solutions are proposed for Malawi’s challenges?
Sustainable agriculture, foreign investment, improved education.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
17 global goals set by the UN to eradicate poverty and promote sustainability.
What are some key Sustainable Development Goals?
No poverty, clean water, climate action, gender equality.
