I like this quote, only slightly newer, by Paul the hermit: "Tell me, I pray, how fares the human race: if new roofs be risen in the ancient cities, whose empi

I like this quote, only slightly newer, by Paul the hermit: "Tell me, I pray, how fares the human race: if new roofs be risen in the ancient cities, whose empire it is that now holds sway in the world, if any still survive, snared in the error of demons."[1] It epitomizes the futility of "news:" even if you live in a cave for many years (decades), as long as you know a bit about human nature and history, you know the news--just not the names. Like the OP, I find news pointless and go long periods without it. [1] http://www.hermitary.com/articles/paul.html http://www.hermitary.com/articles/paul.html