#172 – Bryan Caplan on why you should stop reading the news
80,000 Hours PodcastIs following important political and international news a civic duty — or is it our civic duty to avoid it?It's common to think that 'staying informed' and checking the headlines every day is just what responsible adults do. But in today's episode, host Rob Wiblin is joined by economist Bryan Caplan to discuss the book Stop Reading the News: A Manifesto for a Happier, Calmer and Wiser Life — which argues that reading the news both makes us miserable and distorts our understanding of the world. Far from informing us and enabling us to improve the world, consuming the news distracts us, confuses us, and leaves us feeling powerless. Links to learn more, summary, and full transcript. In the first half of the episode, Bryan and Rob discuss various alleged problems with the n
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