Why your perception of a doomed world might simply be a news bias
In short: Journalist Angus Hervey argues that mainstream media often overlooks significant global improvements. This video explores the progress we frequently miss, from clean energy breakthroughs to declining rates of crime and disease.
Hervey suggests that our belief in whether the world is doomed is often shaped by our news sources. He highlights specific areas of progress that were overlooked by major media organizations last year, including advancements in clean energy and falling rates of extreme poverty.
By focusing on these successes, Hervey argues we can encourage more people to commit to the work of making progress. He posits that showing people that improvement is actually possible is a vital step in motivating collective action.
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