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This is a pernicious problem with journalism in general(or really, any writing that wants to convince you of some point of view). Whenever I see the weasley la
by oh_sigh 7y ago
This is a pernicious problem with journalism in general(or really, any writing that wants to convince you of some point of view).
Whenever I see the weasley language of "X happens amidst Y" or "As Y grows, X happens", I just assume that X has nothing to do with Y unless I am given evidence otherwise.
- PakG1 7y agoI think I should probably do that, but it feels so unnatural for me to be suspicious or cynical of so much at face value and assume that people are always trying to manipulate my thinking at some level. I may end up being more intelligent by doing this and have better outcomes in everything I do, but I'm not confident that I'd feel happier in the process.
- oh_sigh 7y agoIf you were looking to maximize happiness, not reading anything beyond local news once every day or two and national/international news every 5-7 days would probably go a long way.