The news has now become omnipresent. Everywhere we look, we just can’t seem to shake it off — and we love it. We love reading about the stuff happening all around us even if it’s depressing or scary. Heck, if the world were to end today, you’d still look forward to reading about it tomorrow,right?
The truth is we have become addicted to the news. Just like with our smartphones,social media,and the internet,we are obsessed with it. It’s the latest form of digital addiction. In the words of The Telegraph’s Chris Moss, “We’ve all become addicted to the drug of news.”
I – Word Understanding
Omnipresent – present in all places and all time
Shake it off – escape / get rid of
II – Have Your Say
1, When was the last time you checked the news? What was it all about?
2, What type of news are you most attracted to read or listen to? Which ones do you try to avoid or ignore? Why?
3, How do you think we can avoid getting addicted to news but still stay well-informed?
