Choose your News: The Effects of Negative Media
Due to the globalization of media, modern people are being exposed to more news than ever before. Every day, we are bombarded with new stories, information, and calls to action that can inspire us to help humanity in some way. Widespread news, when accurate, can be a very powerful tool for good, as it can bring together groups of people who have never met and encourage them to fight for a common goal. Indeed, many social movements that fight for social justice have happened because of social media or other news outlets.