What is ‘first world’ and ‘third world’? Where did the phrases come from and is there a ‘second world’?

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What is ‘first world’ and ‘third world’? Where did the phrases come from and is there a ‘second world’?

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If you want to read a great resource about where these terms came from and why they aren’t relevant anymore I would encourage you to pick up the book “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World–and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling. It’s an incredible read.