You think the world is getting worse, but what if that perception is incorrect?
In this episode, Maarten and Tom explain how the news structurally distorts our worldview and how populists capitalize on this. Why do we primarily see war, crisis, and conflict, while crucial developments such as declining child mortality and rising life expectancy remain out of the picture?
The media operates according to a simple law: bad news sells. This mechanism not only influences our perception of reality but also reinforces the rise of populists like Geert Wilders and Donald Trump. Not necessarily because of their policies, but because of their ability to attract attention.
This creates a distorted view of reality, even though the world has actually made progress on many fronts over the past few decades. Why does that feel different to so many people? And what does that say about how we consume news, experience fear, and make political choices?
#populism #trump #maartenvanrossem
You think the world is getting worse, but what if that perception is incorrect?
In this episode, Maarten and Tom explain how the news structurally distorts our worldview and how populists capitalize on this. Why do we primarily see war, crisis, and conflict, while crucial developments such as declining child mortality and rising life expectancy remain out of the picture?
The media operates according to a simple law: bad news sells. This mechanism not only influences our perception of reality but also reinforces the rise of populists like Geert Wilders and Donald Trump. Not necessarily because of their policies, but because of their ability to attract attention.
This creates a distorted view of reality, even though the world has actually made progress on many fronts over the past few decades. Why does that feel different to so many people? And what does that say about how we consume news, experience fear, and make political choices?
#populism #trump #maartenvanrossem