Every story would trace the chain of events, historical context, and systemic influences that led to it. Headlines might focus less on “who did what” and more on “how conditions converged to make this happen.” For example, instead of “Mayor Makes Controversial Decision,” it could read: “Economic pressures, council dynamics, and policy history converge to shape mayor’s recent decision.”
This approach could offer:
* Deeper understanding of systemic causes behind social, political, and economic events
* Predictions about future outcomes based on historical patterns
* A more empathetic lens on human behavior, since people are seen as shaped by circumstances rather than free choice
One reason this does not exist might be the immense research burden and complexity. AI could make it feasible, automatically mapping causal chains, summarizing historical context, and highlighting patterns at scale.
It would be a blend of investigative journalism, historical analysis, and predictive modeling, a news channel that explains why things happen rather than what happened.
What do you think of this idea?