<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # The news is shaped by what can be reported... > The news is shaped by what can be reported quickly. Disasters and crimes happen in an instant and make headlines, while slow, positive developments, such as a child growing up or a bridge being built, rarely do, so the news can give a skewed picture of the world even without any bad intent. Seeking out stories of gradual progress helps correct that imbalance. **Source:** [[livestreams/Gratitude, Negativity Bias, and the Value of Durable Things - Workbook|Gratitude, Negativity Bias, and the Value of Durable Things]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “The news is shaped by what can be reported quickly. Disasters and crimes happen in an instant and make headlines, while slow, positive developments, such as a child growing up or a bridge being built, rarely do, so the news can give a skewed picture of the world even without any bad intent. Seeking out stories of gradual progress helps correct that imbalance.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-news-shaped-reported-helps-correct-imbalance ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->