Stop Reading The News!

Conclusion

There is an argument to be made that not watching the news is a point of privilege. The author is fairly comfortable and likely isn't personally impacted by many of the issues that deal with the news. And besides, engaging the news is good for democracy, right? But Dobelli's argument isn't that you should bury your head in the sand, you should actively stay informed.

But this is best done through cutting yourself off of the form of what the news is. The more consumers signal to news media that this form of quick, speculative and novel but largely relevant headlines is no longer desired, the better journalism will become.

Or so he hopes. This is a utopian hope for everyone. For everyone to focus on their local environment and issues in the hopes of improving the world at large. And, if one is concerned about global issues, that they choose long form reports, discussions with experts and active steps to support such as through donations rather than feeling bad about the world and scrolling to feel even worse. We live in a world of limitless information and limited attention. Let's be more thoughtful with where we direct our attention.