Awakening Quote by Barbara Marx Hubbard
“Our media, which is like a planetary nervous system, are far more sensitive to breakdowns than to breakthroughs. They filter out our creativity and successes, considering them less newsworthy than violence, war, and dissent. When we read newspapers and watch television news, we feel closer to a death in the social body than to an awakening.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Future of Humanity” (2015) discussion
Media prioritize crises over creativity, skewing public perception toward negativity.
In simple terms: Media focus on bad news.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse information sources.
Themes
media
perception
creativity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- creative projects
- public discourse
Key Concepts
information bias
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find uplifting news?
- What role does media play in your outlook?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting positive stories limits hope.
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