The Brightcast Hope Index
A scientifically-weighted daily metric quantifying the optimism of the global news cycle. We track verified positive developments to give you a clearer picture of human progress.
Methodology & Interpretation
The Formula
The Hope Index is calculated using a specialized formula that aggregates the Brightcast Intelligence Score (BIS) of thousands of verified articles daily.
Daily Index = Weighted Average of BIS + Trend Modifier + Volume Bonus
- 01.Weighting: Articles are weighted by recency, source trust, and community engagement.
- 02.Trend Modifier: A ±5 point adjustment based on 7-day rolling momentum.
- 03.Volume Bonus: Rewards days with exceptionally high counts of verified positive news.
Interpretation Bands
80-100
Exceptional
Unusually high concentration of life-changing breakthroughs.
65-79
Hopeful
A strong positive news day with widespread encouraging updates.
50-64
Balanced
A normal news cycle with a healthy mix of varied sentiment.
35-49
Subdued
Fewer verified positive stories than the monthly average.
0-34
Challenging
A difficult media cycle with low positive story density.