The Civilisation Lab · Data Stories

Six stories the data
wants to tell you.

150 years, 194 nations, 100+ indicators — distilled into the patterns that define our civilisation. Every story opens as a live, interactive view.

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The Greatest Miracle in Human History

In 1900, most humans died before 40. Watch 194 nations gain decades of life in one century.

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Who Got Rich Without Burning the Planet?

Some nations achieved wealth with low carbon footprints. The decoupling, visualised.

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2050

China vs India vs USA — The Race of Civilisations

Three giants, 150 years, one chart. The great rebalancing of global power.

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The Fertility Collapse — Who Will Disappear?

South Korea: 0.72 children per woman. The demographic divergence reshaping the century.

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99%

The Energy Transition — Who's Actually Winning?

Iceland runs on 99% renewables. Who among the large economies is making real progress?

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The Inequality Paradox

Why is the US as unequal as Uruguay despite Nordic-level wealth? The data explains.

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