How To Survive The News

World War Three. Climate crisis. Pandemics. Nuclear threats. Engaging with the news can leave you feeling exhausted, drained and despairing of humanity. Add in the spectre of another Trump presidency on the horizon, and it’s no wonder growing numbers of us are scrolling past doom-laden headlines in favour of light relief. But is ignorance actually bliss or is insulating yourself from world events at a time of global instability actually dangerous? How can we stay informed and avoid burnout? And how should the media respond to this great switch-off?