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I think he was being kind. While not everyone would agree with this, my lived experience is that the "news" or news media is rarely useful, often stressful and
by vcryan 4y ago
I think he was being kind. While not everyone would agree with this, my lived experience is that the "news" or news media is rarely useful, often stressful and significantly more bad than good in terms of its impact on my mental well-being and focus.
Having said this, there are two areas that keep people attached to the news: a concern about become uninformed or being (or being perceived as) apathetic to the problems people face in the world.
Afraid of being uninformed? Read books on current topics.
Afraid of becoming apathetic? Donate to the non-profits that are positioned to do the most good in the areas of your concern.
Boom -- now you are informed and helpful while also undistracted and undisturbed by unhelpful, advertiser-driven news media.
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- daliusd 4y agoWhat if it is government sponsored media and there are rules that it must be independent from politicians?
- vcryan 4y agoI think you are speaking about accuracy. My point is that I don't benefit from a continuous stream of information about current events interspersed with advertisements -- it just doesn't serve me whether it is accurate or not.
- idlehand 4y agoI find it relieving to be living in a world where things are not static. So I read as much news as I can, every day. I also recognize that I have very little impact on whatever is being reported on, and that it has very little impact on me. I think a lot of people have to let go of the idea that they will somehow save the world. Embrace your insignificance. It's just as much a blessing as a curse.