Easier access to data + negative bias[0] = people thinking the world is a shit show (don't get me wrong it probably is in a lot places).

That's what happens when you're blasted 24/7 with news about kidnappings / rapes / killings / terrorist attacks / natural disasters happening in far away places and which have 0 impact on your daily life & community.

[0] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200306/our-brain...