Behind the Bylines: Less is more, the case for intentional news consumption

Behind the Bylines: Less is more, the case for intentional news consumption

I’ve never liked the term “news junkie.” The term gets tossed around like a badge of honor, shorthand for someone who’s always in the loop and the know. But, by definition, a junkie isn’t in a healthy relationship with any source of stimulation. Addiction implies a compulsion that feeds on itself. I think about this often, especially in a world that rewards constant consumption of information. This might sound odd coming from someone who studies…