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In this short commentary, the speaker asks why we constantly encounter negative news, explaining that humans possess an evolutionary negativity bias that makes us pay more attention to bad or threatening information. The speaker argues that modern media outlets and social networks exploit this bias by emphasizing dramatic, harmful stories, while positive developments and progress are reported far less frequently. By invoking Hans Rosling’s work on overcoming mental traps, the speaker challenges the audience to reflect on their own media consumption and asks a rhetorical question about the last time they saw a good piece of news, encouraging a more balanced perspective.











