TK: The news is not really designed to inform. It is designed to get your attention, to attract your attention. He says that information is not inherently good or bad; it's certainly not virtuous. "I block new sites on a regular basis and always end up unblocking them," TK said.
The Minimalists talk about news addiction and the anxiety it produces. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 366 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we stay informed without becoming overwhelmed? (01:53)
What is the primary purpose of news outlets? (03:29)
Why are most ideas worthless? (08:44)
How do we become more psychologically flexible? (16:08)
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