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Your brain was never designed for this much bad news (www.sciencedaily.com)
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Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s to build healthier habits around how, when, and where we get our news.

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[–] 14 points 4 months ago (7 children)

You might take some of the time you're doomscrolling and read a silly book. Not a lot, like 30 mins.

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  • [–] 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    I've found my attention span destroyed now. I don't read much any more at all, it's kinda sad.

    I think it's also because I work from home and a commute used to isolate me and I'd be forced to read.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

    I read books too.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Try this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random

    You can keep clicking it too!

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