Break the Bad News Bubble - Highlighting Stories of Global Progress
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk featuring Angus Hervey, founder of Fix the News, as he challenges the prevailing bad news narrative. Discover compelling stories of global progress often overlooked in daily news, including declining AIDS deaths, decreased Amazon deforestation, improved school feeding programs, and growing LGBTQ acceptance worldwide. Gain insights into the importance of balanced news consumption and learn how to break free from the negative news cycle. This 20-minute conversation, recorded on September 5, 2024, with TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, offers a refreshing perspective on the positive developments shaping our world and encourages a more nuanced understanding of global events.
Syllabus
Break the Bad News Bubble with Angus Hervey (Part 1) | TED Explains
Taught by
TED
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