"It's entertainment disguised as information," he says. "We're pretending as though we're getting something out of it." News is designed to bring our attention away from the things that are important to us, he adds. CNN and other news sites' goal is to really sell you ads, not inform you about current events or anything like that; they use clickbait instead.
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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