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Why the News Promotes Ignorance and Mental Illness

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The Dangers of News Consumption: Ignorance and Learned Helplessness

This chapter explores how frequent exposure to negative news impacts mental health, fostering ignorance and learned helplessness. It highlights the psychological effects that such consumption can have on individuals, leading to a passive and demotivated mindset.

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