There's an interesting report over at N-TV (commercial German news) this AM and I recommend a read of it.
Topic: "Anyone Can Control Their News Consumption."
The hype? People are getting so much news....that their consumption situation is reaching maximum saturation. I mean....it's now potentially damaging your mental health.
People developing a risk of physical ailments and psychological problems? Yes, and studies can confirm that now.
One US study even went and suggested that around 16-percent of Americans studied under this issue....are in some way....overdosing on news....triggering mental issues.
The suggestion that people 'want' bad news? That came up in this piece and it's an interesting view. In some ways, it's like an addiction....you want to see images of bad things, or observe some disaster or threat to feel reality.
My advice? You ought to care about your local town or region, and get some 15-minute dose of that....without intense analysis. And I might suggest a 15-to-20 minute national or world view. But if you are doing more than two hours a day....you need to have some focus in your life to see the BS, the brand-selling, or the biased nature of things.
I'd also suggest a strong use of skepticism when viewing the news.
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