In 2020, people were struck by an overwhelming desire to consume good news.
Positive, uplifting stories have always been sought out, but this year, with a deadly pandemic, nationwide protests sparked by social injustice, and a stark political divide in America, good news was more than just lighthearted relief â€" it became a useful component to restoring lost hope.
John Krasinski's quarantine YouTube series, Some Good News, acted as an unexpected life raft for people who felt disheartened by 2020's continual stream of bad news. As the New York Times reported, Google searches for "good news" also saw a serious spike in April, and platforms dedicated to sharing positive content saw increased popularity this year, too. Read more...
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