Reading the news is the new smoking

# Summary The author argues that consuming daily news is psychologically harmful, comparable to smoking, causing anxiety, anger, and obsessive checking habits without leading to meaningful action. After quitting news consumption in 2020 and limiting it to occasional reading, he experienced significant improvements in mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. He advocates that others consider eliminating or drastically reducing their news consumption, as the psychological costs outweigh any benefits of staying informed.