Navigating Bad News
Doom scrolling has become a pervasive habit, fueled by a media landscape that thrives on negativity. Despite the constant barrage of bad news, there is a significant lack of awareness about the overall improvements in global human welfare. Interestingly, those in poorer countries tend to recognize and appreciate these advancements, while wealthier nations often succumb to pessimism. Embracing a "low bad diet" of news can help shift perspectives toward a more optimistic view of the world.In this clip
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The Calmer You Podcast
Ep 137. The power of bad with John Tierney and Roy F Baumeister
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