How is the News Shaping How We Experience the World?

Do you ever feel like the news is eroding your trust in humanity and fueling division? You’re not alone. Research published in Nature shows that news sites and journalists posting negative articles are likely to get more engagement than those sharing positive stories—but at what cost to our mental health and ability to solve our collective problems?

If the constant barrage of negativity leaves you feeling pessimistic, ask yourself: is this a fair picture of humanity? Who’s responsible—journalists, platforms, or us as readers?

If you, like me, want to see a shift toward uplifting stories, there’s good news: you can make a difference by focusing your attention on positive media. Check out platforms like positive.news and reasonstobecheerful.world. Also, how about retraining the algorithms at your favourite news sites by clicking on positive news stories?

What steps are you taking to balance your newsfeed? Where do you go to find hope and positivity in the news? Let’s share sources that inspire us! ✨