The News
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What’s it about?
The news isn't a neutral window onto reality—it's a constructed narrative that shapes our emotions, priorities, and sense of what matters. Alain de Botton reveals how to read it wisely.
You’ll learn
- Why news distorts our view of the world
- How news manipulates your emotions
- The hidden cost of celebrity obsession
- How to reclaim your attention from the news cycle