Is it worth consuming news?

[coburn]

I often get a bit annoyed, angry or sad reading news and i have to admit i do it too often when im bored. While its up to me to change that, im wondering if there are really any good reasons to consume "regular" news?

Most of the stuff doesnt affect me anyway and im also unable to change or better 99% of it. If its important enough i will get informed through people around me anyway. Its seems news is just entertainment mostly.

[integral]

Its not useful or important to read the news, if something of actual importance happens you will be made aware of it by social circles or major sites you visit.

The news doesn't represent the world around us, its designed for clicks and attention, so it shows ONLY what stimulates you. Its as bad for your brain as watching tv all day. 

Edited January 26, 2023 by integral

[Danioover9000]

@coburn

25 minutes ago, coburn said:

I often get a bit annoyed, angry or sad reading news and i have to admit i do it too often when im bored. While its up to me to change that, im wondering if there are really any good reasons to consume "regular" news?

Most of the stuff doesnt affect me anyway and im also unable to change or better 99% of it. If its important enough i will get informed through people around me anyway. Its seems news is just entertainment mostly.

   Yes, every now and then per week.

[Rafael Thundercat]

Is up to you to decide that. 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/26/advising-others-on-crucial-life-choices-immoral-says-cambridge-philosopher

 

Edited January 26, 2023 by Rafael Thundercat

[coburn]

@Danioover9000

What do you personally gain/satisfy by doing it?

 

@Rafael Thundercat

Sure it is but i wouldnt say its a cruical life choice or why did link that article? Just looking for ideas and other peoples motivations.

[Danioover9000]

@coburn

11 hours ago, coburn said:

@Danioover9000

What do you personally gain/satisfy by doing it?

 

@Rafael Thundercat

Sure it is but i wouldnt say its a cruical life choice or why did link that article? Just looking for ideas and other peoples motivations.

   More knowledge for me.