"Why We Believe Things Are Getting Worse.The human brain...

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    "Why We Believe Things Are Getting Worse.

    The human brain possesses a natural bias to prioritize negative information. We must consider potential dangers and plan to protect ourselves and our families effectively..."


    "Journalists are familiar with the axiom, “If it bleeds, it leads,” meaning bad news will get the most attention. Most news programs and clickbait headlines lean toward the negative. he more we consume tragic stories, the more our bias skews negative. Consequently, our memories become negatively biased as well. The more we share those stories with others, the more widely dismal beliefs spread ..".
 
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