20+/-% of American who move abroad, live in Europe. Yet nearly all “move abroad” stories are about moving to Europe. Why is that?
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Moving abroad – if you believe this…
Typical of our US news, America is the worst country in the world and that’s why everyone wants to leave. Mostly its media doomerism at play.
Continue readingThe media’s portrayal of immigrants versus native born Americans
The media is biased in favoring stories about immigrant success – in business, academics and leadership roles. This bias comes at the neglect of covering native-born Americans and may lead to hostility towards immigrants.
Continue readingIndustry and academic research says travel writing has become self-centered narcissism
Industry and academic reports say most travel writing today is narcissistic, focuses on “self”, not the destination, and is focused on women (“solo female travel” stories have high engagement).
The algorithm rewards and promotes narcissistic personal stories featuring “vulnerability” (my life had bad things, so I am a victim, or scary to travel as a solo female).
Editors and content creators see this and thus, select and create more of these stories for enhanced click through and social media sharing.
Continue readingI asked AI about the bias in “I moved abroad” stories
I asked an AI about the “I moved abroad” stories in the media – “most Americans who permanently move abroad do so through marriage or ancestry-based privilege, and the media genre you analyzed tends to overrepresent accessible narratives while underplaying legal complexity.”
Continue readingBased on no data, “Americans retiring abroad”
Media says everyone is looking to retire abroad – ‘cuz Trump – and sources this to consultants who make their money by advising people on how to move abroad. In reality, close to zero percent of Americans retire abroad.
Continue readingListicles: America is awful so you should move to country X
A daily staple of America’s doomerism media is that America is awful and your life would be so much better if you moved to country X!
Continue readingMedia says most Americans agree America is awful – really?
This looks like an AI generated content mill that says most people agree it’s nicer to live outside the U.S….
Continue readingDenmark is not the world’s happiest because of hobbies
Prof claims “hobbies” are why Denmark is ranked as a happiest country. But this metric is not used in any “happiness index”.
Continue readingProtests in Mexico against tourists and immigrants
Somewhat similar to those in Spain, although different .
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