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Reasons to Be Cheerful (Ep. 417 Rebroadcast)

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Engaging with News: From Passivity to Conscious Consumption

This chapter explores the difficulties of consuming news positively and presents a prototype aimed at fostering conscious news engagement. It contrasts personal experiences with the negative media landscape, emphasizing the need for constructive journalism amidst consumer demand for sensational stories.

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