'Good News' Combats Today's Doom Scrolling Phenomenon
Niko Pajkovic — June 20, 2022 — Tech
References: goodnewsnetwork.org & makeuseof
Good News is a news service app that, as its name suggests, is dedicated to delivering positive and uplifting news stories. The app was conceived and developed as a response to today's "doom scrolling" phenomenon -- the tendency for social media users to spend a disproportionate amount of time consuming negative news, which is exasperated by the fact negative content tends to be favored by social media algorithms.
With the slogan "Your Daily Dose of Optimism," Good News sets out to combat the current imbalance in news consumption by bringing to the forefront positive news stories. The service, much like other news aggregators, highlights news stories and events on a daily basis. However, in the case of Good News, story curation skews to those that are hopeful, inspirational, and motivating.
Image Credit: Good News
With the slogan "Your Daily Dose of Optimism," Good News sets out to combat the current imbalance in news consumption by bringing to the forefront positive news stories. The service, much like other news aggregators, highlights news stories and events on a daily basis. However, in the case of Good News, story curation skews to those that are hopeful, inspirational, and motivating.
Image Credit: Good News
Trend Themes
1. Positivity-focused News - Good News is leading a trend towards news services that prioritize uplifting and inspiring stories.
2. Good News Apps - Apps like Good News that prioritize positivity are disrupting traditional news consumption patterns.
3. Mental Wellness Apps - Good News, and apps like it, are part of a trend towards mental wellness and reducing doom-scrolling.
Industry Implications
1. Media - Traditional media companies can take cues from positive news apps and shift towards more positivity-focused content.
2. Tech - Tech companies can disrupt traditional news consumption patterns by developing apps and algorithms that prioritize positive news.
3. Mental Health - Positive news apps are part of a larger trend towards mental wellness apps and services.
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