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What about to post exactly the same sentiment. I'm finding it hard to access the full study, but I'm guessing "less knowledgeable about current events" means th
by thundergolfer 6y ago
What about to post exactly the same sentiment. I'm finding it hard to access the full study, but I'm guessing "less knowledgeable about current events" means the treatment group weren't as aware of the various disconnected things the media puts in the faces of their audience and then drops within a week, reducing the events to mere trivialities.
- schemescape 6y agoYeah, the OP's link doesn't seem to obviously lead to the actual paper. I believe I found it here: https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aer.20190658 https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aer.20190658
- godelski 6y agoThis matches my experience. Reducing my online activity has really made me "miss out" on all the "crazy stuff" happening. Basically it is like if someone took Trump's Twitter account away. It is much more relaxing.