Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s to build healthier habits around how, when, and where we get our news.

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[–] Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Our brains were not evolved for any of this. The modern world is very alien compared to the mundane life of hunter gatherers.