Easy solution: Don't read, listen to, or watch the news. If I recall correctly, there was even an article about this idea on Hacker News just a few days ago.

Easy solution: Don't read, listen to, or watch the news. If I recall correctly, there was even an article about this idea on Hacker News just a few days ago. If there is ever anything really important, I am bound to hear it via conversations with my family, friends, or co-workers. Or even a quick scan of headlines on HN. No need to be glued to CNN. However, articles on HN about inspiring topics, software engineering principles, or new ways of thinking, there's something worth reading.