#news-avoidance

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Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 days ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
Environment
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

News Avoidance and the Climate Majority

Majority global public supports stronger climate action but many avoid news and feel powerless; solutions-focused messages and people-powered organizing can mobilize change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Why more and more people are tuning the news out: Now I don't have that anxiety'

News has never been more accessible but for some, that's exactly the problem. Flooded with information and relentless updates, more and more people around the world are tuning out. The reasons vary: for some it's the sheer volume of news, for others the emotional toll of negative headlines or a distrust of the media itself. In online forums devoted to mindfulness and mental health, people discuss how to step back, from setting limits to cutting the news out entirely.
Mindfulness
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

It's so gloomy': some of UK's top broadcasters admit to avoiding news

Lyse Doucet highlights the pervasive trend of news avoidance fueled by world conflicts, significantly affecting public interest in news.
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