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Loss aversion and the news: why uncertainty makes us crave catastrophe
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Loss aversion and the news: why uncertainty makes us crave catastrophe

It's fascinating how our brains are wired to focus on negative news, isn't it? Kahneman and Tversky's prospect theory reveals that losses feel much more significant than equivalent gains, which explains why we often refresh the news for bad updates. Even when we claim to want good news, our actions tell a different story. Positron aims to interrupt this cycle by intentionally filtering in positive news, helping us see beyond the negativity that surrounds us.
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