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Originally Posted by Bruce Achterberg  Heh. Amusingly, I probably wouldn't have found out about the shooting if it wasn't for this forum (I don't watch or read any news... and for those who are thinking, "wow, real original, Bruce -- way to copy Steve", I actually stopped watching/reading news about 2 years before Steve  ). |
I also stopped watching/reading news about the same time as you. I went further than news - I expect you probably have too - I basically cut out any sort of mainstream cultural messages and indoctrination that I could possibly avoid, and I've structured my life so I can avoid most of it - I think it's one of the most positive things you can do to take back control of your own mind, and eliminates a big waste of time that could be put to much better use.
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What's even more interesting then the reactions you get from people when you aren't outraged by something everyone else is outraged about are the reactions you get when you haven't even heard about <insert a recent world event of "enormous importance" here>. If outrage = “oh no!”, no outrage + ignorance = “oh no!” x 2. (At least, in my experience.)  |
I actually find the response different initially. I guess it depends how well the person knows me. Someone who doesn't know me might just assume I don't watch news because I'm a bit thick or something
but then once they realise that I choose not to participate in the communal hate, fear and loathing rituals to which they are addicted the response is, indeed, horror most of the time. Meh.
Gonzo