Rationale for Being Current with the News

• Goals
  • List reasons why being current with the news is worthwhile.
    • WIIFM: “What’s In It For Me?”

Rationale

Reasons For Staying Current with the News:

1. Better Decisions – Informed choices about voting, investing, travel, health, and so on.
2. Opportunities – Discover jobs, business trends, emerging markets, and such.
3. Safety – Stay aware of weather events, health crises, and financial risks.
4. Events – Learn about happenings you might want to attend.
5. Social Engagement – Discuss current issues with friends and family.
6. Learning – Broaden knowledge and gain new perspectives.

Reasons Against Overconsumption:

1. Time Sink – Can consume excessive time with little benefit.
2. Negativity Bias – Overemphasis on bad news can lead to pessimism.
3. Doomscrolling & Addiction – Endless scrolling can harm mental well-being.

Summary

Staying current with the news supports informed decisions, awareness, social engagement, learning, and more. However, excessive consumption can be time-consuming, emotionally draining, and may be misleading.