I am weighing the possibility of carefully avoiding absolutely all news for a whole year - for the first time in my adult life - as a kind of new year's resolution/experiment for 2018.
So, no television, no radio, no surfing internet news sites, news apps and news related podcasts deleted from my phone, no visits to any forums or message boards or web sites where news stories are discussed, avoid places that have gadgets, appliances and screens displaying news information, and I'd ask friends I socialize with to leave me out ofn their ruminations on current affairs.
I'd mean to put myself into a strict quarantine for 12 months.
Could it be done in the context of the life you lead?
What might be the repercussions for me - both positive and negative - of doing this?
Originally posted by @fmfDon't underestimate the power of curiosity. You won't last a week.
I am weighing the possibility of carefully avoiding absolutely all news for a whole year - for the first time in my adult life - as a kind of new year's resolution/experiment for 2018.
So, no television, no radio, no surfing internet news sites, news apps and news related podcasts deleted from my phone, no visits to any forums or message boards or web sites ...[text shortened]... ou lead?
What might be the repercussions for me - both positive and negative - of doing this?
Originally posted by @fmfNot a day will pass without someone saying
I am weighing the possibility of carefully avoiding absolutely all news for a whole year - for the first time in my adult life - as a kind of new year's resolution/experiment for 2018.
So, no television, no radio, no surfing internet news sites, news apps and news related podcasts deleted from my phone, no visits to any forums or message boards or web sites ...[text shortened]... ou lead?
What might be the repercussions for me - both positive and negative - of doing this?
"Have you seen what that idiot Trump has done now?"
Originally posted by @wolfgang59I have enjoyed 2017 very much - in a kind of permanently aghast and increasingly unshockable way - for this very reason.
Not a day will pass without someone saying
"Have you seen what that idiot Trump has done now?"
Originally posted by @handyandyI was thinking of diverting the need to consume info and narratives into reading more books instead.
Don't underestimate the power of curiosity. You won't last a week.
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It's the same as you can't avoid reading quote from someone you had blocked.
People you meet on daily basis will keep you informed even unintentionally.
You will hear neighbor's radio or TV, or others' conversation, and willingly or not, you'll learn about WW 3 that started... Or about newest arrs of sister Cardashian
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Originally posted by @fmfI've been doing that for years..all media news is Bulls**t
[b]I am weighing the possibility of carefully avoiding absolutely all news for a whole year - for the first time in my adult life - as a kind of new year's resolution/experiment for 2018.
So, no television, no radio, no surfing internet news sites, news apps and news related podcasts deleted from my phone, no visits to any forums or message boards or web sites where news stories are discussed, avoid places that have gadgets, appliances and
Originally posted by @fmfAll you need is a bit of the old menopause magic.
I am weighing the possibility of carefully avoiding absolutely all news for a whole year - for the first time in my adult life - as a kind of new year's resolution/experiment for 2018.
So, no television, no radio, no surfing internet news sites, news apps and news related podcasts deleted from my phone, no visits to any forums or message boards or web sites ...[text shortened]... ou lead?
What might be the repercussions for me - both positive and negative - of doing this?
You retain nothing for longer than 15 minutes.
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Originally posted by @drewnogal15 minutes? My experience has been more like 2 minutes. 😉
All you need is a bit of the old menopause magic.
You retain nothing for longer than 15 minutes.
Originally posted by @fmfOne thing I see, you lose all your RHP games.....
I am weighing the possibility of carefully avoiding absolutely all news for a whole year - for the first time in my adult life - as a kind of new year's resolution/experiment for 2018.
So, no television, no radio, no surfing internet news sites, news apps and news related podcasts deleted from my phone, no visits to any forums or message boards or web sites ...[text shortened]... ou lead?
What might be the repercussions for me - both positive and negative - of doing this?
Originally posted by @fmfIf you like to farm I know this perfect Amish couple who might take you in.
I am weighing the possibility of carefully avoiding absolutely all news for a whole year - for the first time in my adult life - as a kind of new year's resolution/experiment for 2018.
So, no television, no radio, no surfing internet news sites, news apps and news related podcasts deleted from my phone, no visits to any forums or message boards or web sites ...[text shortened]... ou lead?
What might be the repercussions for me - both positive and negative - of doing this?
I think escaping the world is a perfect way to keep your world views and hopes fully intact.
Honestly, it is the only way.
