Dr. Linny Phuong is joined by Dr. Georgia Behrens, Acting Director of the Australian Government’s National Health, Sustainability and Climate Unit. Together, they explore key themes from Factfulness by Hans Rosling, discussing how misconceptions shape our understanding of global health, climate change and public health policy.   Dr. Behrens shares insights from her work in climate and health policy, highlighting the importance of moving beyond an us vs. them mindset, overcoming the negativity bias in media, and building resilience in healthcare systems. They also delve into the significance of media literacy, data interpretation, and staying curious in an era of complex health challenges.   Key discussion points include:   The gap instinct—why the world isn’t simply divided into “developed” and “developing” nations How the negativity instinct skews public perception of health progress The importance of resilience and flexibility in healthcare planning The role of healthcare professionals in improving media and data literacy The rise of climate-conscious healthcare leadership and system-wide sustainability efforts This episode offers a refreshing, optimistic perspective on global health, tackling how facts—and the way we interpret them—can lead to better decision-making in healthcare.   If you found this episode thought-provoking, let us know! Contact details are below. Contact details for listeners:   AMA Victoria Director of Communication and Advocacy, Taryn Sheehy at amavic@amavic.com.au Facebook: AMAinVictoria Twitter: amavictoria Instagram: youramavic LinkedIn: Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Links: https://amavic.com.au/news---resources/podcast-the-doctors-room   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices