Dropping In With Charlie Houpert

Psychology Of Trashy TV, Undefined Privacy Rules, And Redditor Superiority | Ep 113

Sep 10, 2021
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INSIGHT

How Tentative Claims Become Headlines

  • News often morphs from tentative claims into definitive headlines through minimal verification.
  • Charlie warns that both media and readers conspire to solidify shaky stories into accepted facts.
INSIGHT

Why People Keep Reading The News

  • People consume news partly for social signaling and to avoid feeling ignorant.
  • Ben argues the news cycle wastes energy because it rarely leads to effective action.
ADVICE

Trade Daily News For Deeper Study

  • Prefer long-form learning like history or philosophy over daily news to gain durable understanding.
  • Use curated channels so major events still reach you without daily consumption.
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