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The manipulation part is what I find fascinating. And not just the way people use the term now about "fake news". But more about how the news cycle needs to k
by kenjackson 5y ago
The manipulation part is what I find fascinating. And not just the way people use the term now about "fake news". But more about how the news cycle needs to keep you constantly engaged. If you follow the news, especially political news, it seems like the sky is falling constantly. I was always up in arms about something.
As the author notes, when I do pay attention to the news I feel better. Again, political news in particular. I still will watch sports news. I actually feel better when I watch that -- I love seeing sports highlights, and great comebacks -- even when I don't know a single player or team involved. The stakes are so low, but the enjoyment so high.
- Lascaille 5y ago>If you follow the news, especially political news, it seems like the sky is falling constantly That's because political news is advertising for the political class. You're meant to feel like there's a crisis so that you: 1. vote for them to do something about it and 2. not begrudge them their tax money.
- kenjackson 5y agoI meant to say, "when I DON'T pay attention to the news I feel better"