The Limits of "Hopescrolling"

Just as some (rather problematically) speak of "doomscrolling" some now speak of "hopescrolling"--people looking for positive news stories.

Certainly there are such stories out there. Indeed, over the years I have discovered a number of news sites specializing in positive stores--like the Good News Network.

I do not deny that people might feel better looking at these stories--perhaps enough so as to give seeking them out some justification. However, it strikes me that there are distinct limits to what they can offer. Those who are distressed by the state of the world are probably more often than not in that state because they are aware of massive problems, problems many regard as systemic--like climate change, or war. Alas, those looking here for stories suggesting progress toward solutions are unlikely to find very much grounds for hope about such things in the offering of mainly small and individual stories (tales of personal accomplishment, generosity, "heroism," etc.)--and certainly nothing to compare with the tidal wave of horror coming at them from the rest of the media.