Evil news fly faster still than good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bad news travels faster than good news, reflecting a cynical observation of human behavior.
- In plain terms
- Worry stories spread quicker than happy ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Negative information captures attention more effectively than positive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we focus on bad news?
- How does this affect our view of the world?
Another view
Modern data might show mixed results on speed of propagation.
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