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It's not just news. I cut out mainstream media several years ago, and noted a definite improvement in my psychological well-being. As of the end of last year, I stopped engaging in mainstream social media. So much better. I still keep a Facebook account for Messenger and Events, but don't post, read timelines, or participate. Not only do I have more time to read books and learn new things -- made pita bread from scra…
If being happy is your ultimate life goal then it's probably right. Although the quest for happiness should not be the only thing we work for. Personally I think this is a very selfish way of thinking. Being informed and capable of logical thinking considering your environment is equally important. That said, we should seek for good quality news and I agree with the article on this point about investigation journalis…
“Food, Ivan Arnoldovich, is a subtle thing. One must know how to eat, yet just think – most people don’t know how to eat at all. One must not only know what to eat, but when and how.’ (Philip Philipovich waved his fork meaningfully.) ‘And what to say while you’re eating. Yes, my dear sir. If you care about your digestion, my advice is – don’t talk about bolshevism or medicine at table. And, God forbid – never read So…
It's not just news. I cut out mainstream media several years ago, and noted a definite improvement in my psychological well-being. As of the end of last year, I stopped engaging in mainstream social media. So much better. I still keep a Facebook account for Messenger and Events, but don't post, read timelines, or participate. Not only do I have more time to read books and learn new things -- made pita bread from scra…
If being happy is your ultimate life goal then it's probably right. Although the quest for happiness should not be the only thing we work for. Personally I think this is a very selfish way of thinking. Being informed and capable of logical thinking considering your environment is equally important. That said, we should seek for good quality news and I agree with the article on this point about investigation journalis…
Of course you need to read the news. Select your news sources carefully and limit or eliminate your exposure to social media discussions of the news. I understand the sentiment that news can make you depressed, but reading the news can also spur people to act positively in a multitude of ways. When a natural disaster strikes and the news is filled with stories of anguish and despair in the aftermath, people donate to…
Sadly most news has become a newsfeed. CNN, Fox, etc are all newsfeeds-breaking news! new update! new notification! here are some pundits talking about it.
The reality is we need news-we don't need a 24/7 news cycle.
A better suggestion is to focus on higher quality news sources: I'd recommend Reuters (try the iOS app) and the Economist, and Channel 4 News in the UK.
I think that being ignorant of current events in the world around you is irresponsible and selfish. It undermines democracy and prevents you from addressing problems in society where you could make a difference. A better suggestion is to focus on higher quality news sources: I'd recommend Reuters (try the iOS app) and the Economist, and Channel 4 News in the UK.
There are plenty of people undermining democracy while being well aware of what's happening around them. Moot point.