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You don’t have to know everything that’s going on. It won’t change your life and you often won’t have the means to affect the situation. For example, I don’t k

You don’t have to know everything that’s going on. It won’t change your life and you often won’t have the means to affect the situation. For example, I don’t know what’s going on in New Zealand. I’ve heard vague things about the shooting from people talking about it but I’m not even going to bother looking it up. People die every day for depressing reasons. This is just another event that is only differentiated by the fact that it captured the attention of a Western audience. Instead, I’m focusing on other things that I’ve already decided need my time. Don’t let the news set your agenda. You can be informed on a slower cadence despite what people and the 24/7 news factory would want you to believe.

bigbangchina 8y ago
But if you are not aware of other people's problem how you gonna decide when you need to make a decision? Let's say, today there are many homeless people in US and many in need of UBI and healthcare etc... How are you going to vote if you know nothing about people who are suffering.
throwaway8879 8y ago
You make a very good point. Also, time gives us a saner perspective to view an event with, without attachment to emotions and impulsive thoughts. I am very much in agreement with what you said. I don't mind reading about something 6 months later. Short of an armed overthrowing od the government where I live, or aliens attacking, or an asteroid hitting the planet, I don't see how instantly knowing the "news" helps me keep my peace if mine.
- kossae 8y ago
  It also gives time for the media themselves to work out “the news”. Oftentimes if you follow a story, it goes through many cycles before it gets to the actual truth. Delaying consumption here is actually beneficial from a time/cost perspective, too.
de_watcher 8y ago
Yea, not worth unless it gets somehow into one of your specialized subreddits.

bigbangchina 8y ago

But if you are not aware of other people's problem how you gonna decide when you need to make a decision? Let's say, today there are many homeless people in US and many in need of UBI and healthcare etc... How are you going to vote if you know nothing about people who are suffering.

throwaway8879 8y ago

You make a very good point. Also, time gives us a saner perspective to view an event with, without attachment to emotions and impulsive thoughts. I am very much in agreement with what you said. I don't mind reading about something 6 months later. Short of an armed overthrowing od the government where I live, or aliens attacking, or an asteroid hitting the planet, I don't see how instantly knowing the "news" helps me keep my peace if mine.

kossae 8y ago
It also gives time for the media themselves to work out “the news”. Oftentimes if you follow a story, it goes through many cycles before it gets to the actual truth. Delaying consumption here is actually beneficial from a time/cost perspective, too.

de_watcher 8y ago

Yea, not worth unless it gets somehow into one of your specialized subreddits.