Status Updates From Factfulness

While the author clearly has things to say, he seems to feel that he alone has this knowledge and that everything that comes out of his mouth is gold. I'm not sure why I am still reading, outside of the fact that I know that I don't know everything and I thought this would be different. Much of this is logical information. I seriously don't understand the high praise. I am over halfway through.

Why does the author assume that anyone reading this book is at a level 4?
I’m not sure that I can find his data valid when he disregards libraries, book swapping, etc and the ability of those who are struggling financially to read and self educate. Pompous comes to mind

written by himself, his son, and his daughter in law. intro explains who does what.