Name: The magic washing machine
Uploaded: 2011-03-21T13:33:00Z
Duration: 8 min 58 s
Description: What was the greatest invention of the industrial revolution? Hans Rosling makes the case for the washing machine. With newly designed graphics from Gapminder, Rosling shows us the magic that pops up when economic growth and electricity turn a boring wash day into an intellectual day of reading.

What was the greatest invention of the industrial revolution? Hans Rosling makes the case for the washing machine. With newly designed graphics from Gapminder, Rosling shows us the magic that pops up when economic growth and electricity turn a boring wash day into an intellectual day of reading.

Hans Rosling: The magic washing machine

The magic washing machine

Washing machines, symbolizing industrial innovation, transform tedious chores into opportunities for education and personal growth.

Global energy consumption contrasts sharply: the richest use half, while billions lack basic appliances, highlighting inequality.

The pursuit of green energy and efficiency is crucial, yet the narrative stresses respecting diverse global development paths.