The media exaggerates negative news. This distortion has consequences | Steven Pinker

The media exaggerates negative news. This distortion has consequences | Steven Pinker Whether or not the world really is getting worse, the nature of news will make us think that it isEvery day the news is filled with stories about war, terrorism, crime, pollution, inequality, drug abuse and oppression. And its not just the headlines were talking about; its the op-eds and long-form stories as well. https://www.nehans.net/the-media-exaggerates-negative-news-this-distortion-has-consequences-steven-pinker/