Perhaps I Just Stop Reading the News?
Postedabout 2 months agoActiveabout 2 months ago
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News ConsumptionInformation OverloadMedia Fatigue
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News Consumption
Information Overload
Media Fatigue
The author considers stopping reading the news, sparking a discussion about the importance of staying informed versus avoiding potentially distressing or unnecessary information.
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Nov 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM EST
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chistev
about 2 months ago
1 replyYou need to stay informed
notmyjob
about 2 months ago
You can read comments instead.
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