Navigating Negative News: The Quest for Positive Media

This chapter examines the challenges of consuming negative news and its psychological toll on individuals, presenting a prototype web extension aimed at filtering content according to user preferences. It introduces the idea of constructive journalism, exploring how to balance media consumption with positive storytelling, as illustrated by the speaker's online magazine, Reasons to be Cheerful. Through a reflection on creativity and personal growth, the chapter emphasizes the importance of fostering positive narratives while addressing the complexities of public engagement and approval.