The article explores the effects of overwhelming news consumption on mental well-being, discussing the author's choice to limit news intake. The author reflects on how constant exposure to breaking news can foster anxiety, addiction, and a sense of chaotic dread, likening it to a dreadful routine that demands our attention at all times. They acknowledge a societal pressure to stay informed yet argue for the mental respite gained by turning off notifications. Despite feeling a responsibility to remain engaged with societal issues, the struggle to maintain sanity amidst relentless news cycles is a central theme.
I have seen the red-eyed horror of people immersed in news, and I've lain awake beside scrolling thumbs that dig deeper into algorithms that know us better than our own mothers.
Remaining awake to injustice has come to mean staying awake all night as our phones feed us dread like foie-gras geese, turning chaos into a daily routine.
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