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Most news stories talk about bad events.
Bad news gets media attention.
The quote "we become what we behold" comes into effect. Bad news will gain more ratings. Ratings cause individuals to want to cause bad news and the news channels record it.
A Cycle fueled by the desire to have 5 seconds of fame.
Ex:
Event --->News story ---> News Channel ---> Mass Media ---> Individual Desire ---> yes. i agree to what you say
It gives impression that bad things are much more common then they really are. In reality, good things are more common. Most news stories talk about bad events.
