Collaborative Project/ Essay Draft Intro- In a world inundated with news, it can be easy to fall prey to the idea that the world is in a constant state of decline. However, in Chapter 2 of Factfulness, this idea is debated, where the authors explore the human brain's tendency to focus on sudden changes and negative news rather than gradual improvements. The media's role in perpetuating this bias is significant. It often reports on sensational events, such as oil spills and violent crimes, while failing to mention positive trends and developments. By shedding light on this issue, the authors make a compelling case for seeking out and reporting on positive news to provide a balanced and accurate worldview. Body- The idea that gradual improvement is not news is a crucial one explored in Chapter 2 of Factfulness. This chapter explains how the human brain is wired to notice sudden changes and dramatic events rather than gradual improvements that occur over time. As a result, when a trend gradually improves with periodic dips, people are more likely to notice the drops than the overall improvement (Rosling 74). This tendency has important implications for the media and how it reports on global trends. …show more content…
Unfortunately, they often result in environmental damage and are often overlooked in favor of negative news. The positive trend is a gradual improvement in oil spill prevention and response measures. While oil spills still occur, the frequency and severity of such incidents have decreased, thanks to improved safety regulations and technology. Unfortunately, these developments are not as attention-grabbing as negative news and often overlooked by the media and public. The photograph of an oil spill serves as a reminder of the negative news dominating the media and the need to seek out and report on positive trends and developments.