Angus Hervey
Angus Hervey is a political economist, solutions journalist, and the founder of Fix the News, an independent media platform dedicated to uncovering stories of real progress in a world often defined by crisis. Through rigorous reporting and global research, he challenges the narrative of inevitable decline, spotlighting evidence-based solutions and the people driving meaningful change.
Solutions Journalist
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Serial Optimist
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Hope Architect
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Solutions Journalist • Serial Optimist • Hope Architect •
Dr. Angus Hervey is a political economist, journalist, and three-time TED speaker. As the founder of Fix The News, the world's leading solutions journalism newsletter, Angus reports on rising living standards, public health, human rights, clean energy, scientific breakthroughs, and conservation. He is one of the world's leading experts on human progress and is recognized for his data-driven storytelling, which highlights positive trends and overlooked victories worldwide.
Angus’ work challenges the prevailing narrative of decline that dominates traditional media, instead showcasing humanity's remarkable achievements in reducing poverty, improving health outcomes, advancing technology, and protecting the environment. He has spoken at over 600 events on five continents, inspiring organizations to build on existing progress rather than starting from despair. His presentations combine rigorous research with compelling storytelling, making complex global trends accessible to diverse audiences including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Speaking Topics
Leadership
Resilience
Managing Change
Navigating the Future
Geopolitics
Science
Innovation
Overcoming Obstacles
Culture
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Presentations
The Good News You Might Have Missed
Angus Hervey, solutions journalist and founder of Fix the News, explores a world where progress and crisis coexist. Drawing on a decade of research, he reveals overlooked stories of solutions—from malaria vaccines to conservation wins and social progress. Through compelling storytelling, Angus shows why seeing the full picture matters and argues that hope isn’t passive—it’s something we actively practice.
"Realistic optimism isn't naïve. It's armor. It helps us face a challenging, sometimes frightening future with resilience."
– Angus Hervey