# [[📰 Why Most News Is Negative]] #Media #Psychology Many people wonder why false, biased, inaccurate, and negative content/media thrive. And why even the most professional outlets resort to those. And why, even when something is positive, there is an inclination to find a negative perspective to report. Which articles/videos are YOU more likely to click on: A) 5 ways pain killers are killing you. B) 5 ways pain killers will help you. A) 1000 buildings destroyed in earthquake. B) 1000 buildings built after earthquake. A) Lebanese serial killer caught. B) Lebanese serial entrepreneur created 10,000 jobs. > [!seealso] Related Thoughts > >- [[Manipulative Media Practices]] Published: March 3, 2023