I don't think one can use a smart phone without being affected by advertising, the media, or social media, or other agents of manipulation/negativity/control.

I don't think one can use a smart phone without being affected by advertising, the media, or social media, or other agents of manipulation/negativity/control. Our devices are perfectly engineered slot-machines. I've tried many times to overcome their effects through willpower alone. Doesn't work long term. Look around you next time you're outdoors. People are glued to their phones. I think its crazy that people don't realise this or work to mitigate access to such devices. And no news is good news, no point staying informed about all the nasty shit in the world. What good is knowing?