Rationale for News Currency

Issue

Should you or anyone else stay current on the news? After all, this takes time and effort, and much of the news is depressing.

Claim

Every person should stay current on the news.

Rationale:

1. The news affects everyone—sometimes in good ways (opportunities coming your way), and sometimes in bad ways (threats coming your way).

   1. If you are ignorant of the news, you will miss out on opportunities and be exposed to threats that you don’t even see coming.

   2. If you are current, you can seize opportunities and mitigate threats.

2. News currency is excellent for small talk in the context of social interactions. Social connections are essential for well-being.

3. News currency is a privilege and a responsibility of being a member of your community, your nation, and your planet. For example, it is not possible to vote responsibly if you lack information about what is going on.