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In a permanent state of fear, we cannot solve the major problems of our time, such as the climate crisis. In a hopeful state, on the other hand, we can do much more, argues Maren Urner. As a brain scientist, she delves into how our brain deals with the news that overwhelms us. In the vision of the future that Urner sketches, the focus is shifted from fear to hope, and thus: the media do not constantly make us anxious with doomsday messages that generate clicks and ratings, but also report on practical solutions. And there really is hope: there are good solutions to major social problems. But in order to be able to implement them, we must first free our brain from all-encompassing fear and powerlessness. director: Alexander Oey camera: Maarten Kramer sound: Mike van der Sluijs editing: Frithjof Kalf production: Britt Bennink image research: Paula Witkamp grading: Gerhard van der Beek mix: Mark Meewis dramaturge: Jurjen Blick voice: Katinka Baehr final editing: Julia Veldman Archive: Pond5 AP Archive Ministry of Defense Reuters connect AVROTROS More future stories? Follow us here: Website: https://tegenlicht.vpro.nl/ Instagram: / vpro_tegenlicht Facebook: / vprotegenlicht Twitter: / vprotegenlicht Meet-ups: https://www.vpro.nl/programmas/tegenl... Rating: All ages