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Supertopics:
Cognitive Biases G through N

Negativity Bias

Prioritizing dealing with possible threats and other bad new.

Subtopics:
Bias Toward Immediate Threats
why aren’t we more scared of the climate crisis?
webMaggie MertensThe Guardian2023-07-22
reacting only to immediate threats
webNicholas D. KristofNew York Times2009-07-01
avoiding global warming has not been selected for
webDaniel GilbertLos Angeles Times2006-07-02
Negativity Bias Miscellany
our brains are not designed for relentless bad news
webAli JasemiThe Conversation2026-06-16
conservatives are more sensitive to possible threats
webNathalia GjersoeThe Guardian2017-05-26