Perception of Progress
Good news often unfolds gradually, while bad news strikes suddenly, leading to a skewed perception of reality. The tendency to focus on immediate tragedies, like terrorism, manipulates our emotions and obscures the significant progress made in areas like poverty reduction. Additionally, our understanding of the past is distorted by narratives that reflect the experiences of the privileged, making it hard to recognize how much better life has become for many.In this clip
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