A few years ago I thought I was noble reading the news and trying to read between the lines on global affairs. I also realised I was bitter and angry about what

A few years ago I thought I was noble reading the news and trying to read between the lines on global affairs. I also realised I was bitter and angry about what was going on in the world, and that more people weren't prepared to learn and act on what they read, however which way they could. So one day, I just stopped and my life has become immeasurably better. I do now have to awkwardly say "oh, no I hadn't heard about that" when someone talks to me about some insignificant world event, but it doesn't matter to me. Of course, you still hear about the major things, but I try not to concern myself with things that Trump says or does. It doesn't add to my life in any way, it only detracts from it. Would definitely ask yourself the question, does keeping up to date with the news really add to your life? And that's all the author is really suggesting.