Re:Deep underwater, submariners are likely unaware of pandemic
by alfiedotwtf on Monday March 30, 2020 @05:45PM
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This. I’ve been doing the same for over 10 years. No news papers, and TV, and it’s been wonderful.
I’ve regressed a bit with news subreddits under 30 minutes a day, and will read links from friends, but I’ve found that it’s mostly propaganda.
> There are a ton of people who will convince you that it's your moral duty to follow news as closely as possible. It's totally not worth it.
Most “news” is either PR or propaganda. So is “your duty” to keep consuming it.
Side note: I buy all the Australian newspapers during the Christmas holiday and force myself to go through it, and it’s always a reminder how it’s all a waste of time.
I’ve regressed a bit with news subreddits under 30 minutes a day, and will read links from friends, but I’ve found that it’s mostly propaganda.
> There are a ton of people who will convince you that it's your moral duty to follow news as closely as possible. It's totally not worth it.
Most “news” is either PR or propaganda. So is “your duty” to keep consuming it.
Side note: I buy all the Australian newspapers during the Christmas holiday and force myself to go through it, and it’s always a reminder how it’s all a waste of time.