#172 – Bryan Caplan on why you should stop reading the news | 80,000 Hours Podcast

This podcast explores the downsides of consuming too much negative news. It promotes building a well-rounded understanding of current events from both traditional and alternative sources. It emphasizes finding alternative activities to the consumption of news that can lead to enhanced well-being, such as reading great books, exploring new hobbies, or deepening interpersonal connections.

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#172 – Bryan Caplan on why you should stop reading the news

80,000 Hours Podcast

The Benefits of Quitting the News and Embracing Other Activities

The Impact of News Consumption on Personal Well-being and Understanding of the World

The Problems with the News and How It Affects Our Perception of the World

The Perils of News Consumption and the Value of Awardindata.org

Navigating the News Landscape: Balancing Civic Duty with Effective Information Consumption

The Influence of News Consumption on Political Engagement and Well-being

The Impact of Media Coverage on Terrorism and Productivity

AI: A Double-Edged Sword

AI's Potential to Lower the Barrier to Creating Deadly Pathogens

Exploring the Uncertainties and Possibilities of AI's Future

Navigating the Uncertainties of AI: Balancing Risks and Opportunities

Technological Advancements and Economic Growth: A Historical Perspective

Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Society

The Myth of Rational Voter: Understanding Voter Irrationality

The Challenges of Democracy: Voter Incentives and the Pursuit of Good Policies

Exploring Resource Allocation in Space: Challenges and Considerations

The Benefits and Challenges of Homeschooling: A Personal Perspective

Homeschooling: A Personalized and Effective Approach to Education

Explore the Philosophy of the 80,000 Hours Podcast

#172 – Bryan Caplan on why you should stop reading the news

80,000 Hours Podcast

00:00The Benefits of Quitting the News and Embracing Other Activities

The Benefits of Quitting the News and Embracing Other Activities

08:28The Impact of News Consumption on Personal Well-being and Understanding of the World

The Impact of News Consumption on Personal Well-being and Understanding of the World

16:12The Problems with the News and How It Affects Our Perception of the World

The Problems with the News and How It Affects Our Perception of the World

26:04The Perils of News Consumption and the Value of Awardindata.org

The Perils of News Consumption and the Value of Awardindata.org

34:47Navigating the News Landscape: Balancing Civic Duty with Effective Information Consumption

Navigating the News Landscape: Balancing Civic Duty with Effective Information Consumption

44:17The Influence of News Consumption on Political Engagement and Well-being

The Influence of News Consumption on Political Engagement and Well-being

51:28The Impact of Media Coverage on Terrorism and Productivity

The Impact of Media Coverage on Terrorism and Productivity

58:23AI: A Double-Edged Sword

AI: A Double-Edged Sword

1:04:40AI's Potential to Lower the Barrier to Creating Deadly Pathogens

AI's Potential to Lower the Barrier to Creating Deadly Pathogens

1:13:25Exploring the Uncertainties and Possibilities of AI's Future

Exploring the Uncertainties and Possibilities of AI's Future

1:21:18Navigating the Uncertainties of AI: Balancing Risks and Opportunities

Navigating the Uncertainties of AI: Balancing Risks and Opportunities

1:29:29Technological Advancements and Economic Growth: A Historical Perspective

Technological Advancements and Economic Growth: A Historical Perspective

1:40:16Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Society

Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Society

1:49:59The Myth of Rational Voter: Understanding Voter Irrationality

The Myth of Rational Voter: Understanding Voter Irrationality

1:57:50The Challenges of Democracy: Voter Incentives and the Pursuit of Good Policies

The Challenges of Democracy: Voter Incentives and the Pursuit of Good Policies

2:05:32Exploring Resource Allocation in Space: Challenges and Considerations

Exploring Resource Allocation in Space: Challenges and Considerations

2:12:27The Benefits and Challenges of Homeschooling: A Personal Perspective

The Benefits and Challenges of Homeschooling: A Personal Perspective

2:17:18Homeschooling: A Personalized and Effective Approach to Education

Homeschooling: A Personalized and Effective Approach to Education

2:22:55Explore the Philosophy of the 80,000 Hours Podcast

Explore the Philosophy of the 80,000 Hours Podcast