I think there are 2 levels of being informed: informed about global events, and informed about others better off than you. The first is generally harmless, but

I think there are 2 levels of being informed: informed about global events, and informed about others better off than you. The first is generally harmless, but the 2nd can lead to comparing yourself to others, and negativity. You can even argue the first makes you happier since you hear others are worse off than you.