The news media is often disempowering because it makes us feel like everything else that's going on out there is important to TK. The reason we're so addicted to scrolling, to gossip, to news stories are because if we're honest with ourselves, we're compensating for the total absence of thrills and adventure in our own lives. We need some drama. We need challenges. We need a mission. And when we don't have that, we go seeking it in the entertainment industry. It's not good enough to say, I'm just going to stop watching this stuff. I'm going to stop consuming this stuff. You've got to ask, what am I going
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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