Why I quit obsessively reading the news — and how you can too
By
Adam Mastroianni
Summary
A personal essay about the author's decision to quit obsessively reading news, particularly political news during the Trump administration. The author describes how news consumption became an addictive, anger-inducing habit similar to smoking, and details the process of breaking free from that cycle. The piece explores the psychological toll of constant news consumption and the benefits of disconnecting, framed as a lifestyle change akin to quitting an unhealthy habit.
Source
Hacker NewsWhy I quit obsessively reading the news — and how you can tooexperimental-history.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI'd wake up, grab my phone, and get a quick primer on all the day's outrages.
During the Trump administration, I would devour news of the president's latest impropriety and imagine myself throttling one of his supporters.
Reading the news is the new smoking.
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