I completely agree: much of the news is intentionally harmful. I stopped watching . . . can't remember how many years ago. I get all kinds of stuff in my inbox - things I've subscribed to. And even there, I do a lot of glancing. If I already know enough, I don't need another brilliant piece on the devastating impact of ongoing chemtrails. In my case, I care to stay informed - but not frightened. I'm also pro-action - so I'm putting together a course for people who need more strategies for a sense and reality of empowerment through effective actions. I've sent out surveys, will be sending out way more info.
I agree with the gest of the article, but for someone such as myself who's profession now revolves around politics I believe it is just as critical to be discerning in what and who to listen to. (The most important decision a person will ever make is 'Who to Trust?' Off subject, though... I have a lifelong friend who recently confided in me that I handle stress better than anyone he knows. I'm not certain I agree with that, but I do believe the fact I have spent the majority of my life getting up in the morning when I'm done sleeping (rather than using an alarm clock) has greatly contributed to my good health.
In recent years people have been so disgusted with and disappointed in the public sphere that they have forgotten that inner reality is secondary to outer reality, and that we are *actually in* a fight or flight situation, so its appropriate to feel that way.
Nov 11, 2022·edited Nov 11, 2022Liked by Gary Sharpe
This article struck a mighty blow on my heart. While I'd been culling my news exposure for the last 2 years, it was an incomplete job. I think this includes the 'alt-right' who are likewise clamouring to mind-control our souls. No more dilly-dallying an see what life as a 'no news absolutist' is like.
Nov 7, 2022·edited Nov 7, 2022Liked by Gary Sharpe
This is great. Although it's not just news, its any media or communication which gets skewed or 'nudged' until a tipping point manifests, causing divisions in groups and potentially reprogramming your decision-making synapses.
News feeds, social media, NLP and 'Social Science' laden communication combines into a fearsome, cutting edge military grade Cognitive Warfare weapon. We can barely comprehend what effect full spectrum dominance or global informational controls could do to us.
Great subject matter and article though. Have a nice day!
I recently thought of it this way, news should ‘halt harm, help heal and hold hope’ as some underpinnings. Not sure if it’s that simple. Thank you for the thinking and insight for the stance of your work, Gary, we have realised that it is alarming how much time we get caught up in interactions with news and allowing the negative emotional responses distress us and impact upon who we are and how we interact, what we carry with us daily, that makes us more anxious and less of ourselves, and addicted to the news to feed our habits, we become the news broadcasters in our own way, dominating conversations, with ‘hey did you know, did you hear, how about’ statements, and in effect set ourselves up as armchair experts, ranting constantly, increasing the tension in those around us.
I completely agree: much of the news is intentionally harmful. I stopped watching . . . can't remember how many years ago. I get all kinds of stuff in my inbox - things I've subscribed to. And even there, I do a lot of glancing. If I already know enough, I don't need another brilliant piece on the devastating impact of ongoing chemtrails. In my case, I care to stay informed - but not frightened. I'm also pro-action - so I'm putting together a course for people who need more strategies for a sense and reality of empowerment through effective actions. I've sent out surveys, will be sending out way more info.
I agree with the gest of the article, but for someone such as myself who's profession now revolves around politics I believe it is just as critical to be discerning in what and who to listen to. (The most important decision a person will ever make is 'Who to Trust?' Off subject, though... I have a lifelong friend who recently confided in me that I handle stress better than anyone he knows. I'm not certain I agree with that, but I do believe the fact I have spent the majority of my life getting up in the morning when I'm done sleeping (rather than using an alarm clock) has greatly contributed to my good health.
In recent years people have been so disgusted with and disappointed in the public sphere that they have forgotten that inner reality is secondary to outer reality, and that we are *actually in* a fight or flight situation, so its appropriate to feel that way.
I quit The TV/MSM 4 years ago. Good move.
This article struck a mighty blow on my heart. While I'd been culling my news exposure for the last 2 years, it was an incomplete job. I think this includes the 'alt-right' who are likewise clamouring to mind-control our souls. No more dilly-dallying an see what life as a 'no news absolutist' is like.
Thanks so much for this, Gary. It is very helpful.
Well, it's not "news", it's propaganda.
This is great. Although it's not just news, its any media or communication which gets skewed or 'nudged' until a tipping point manifests, causing divisions in groups and potentially reprogramming your decision-making synapses.
News feeds, social media, NLP and 'Social Science' laden communication combines into a fearsome, cutting edge military grade Cognitive Warfare weapon. We can barely comprehend what effect full spectrum dominance or global informational controls could do to us.
Great subject matter and article though. Have a nice day!
I recently thought of it this way, news should ‘halt harm, help heal and hold hope’ as some underpinnings. Not sure if it’s that simple. Thank you for the thinking and insight for the stance of your work, Gary, we have realised that it is alarming how much time we get caught up in interactions with news and allowing the negative emotional responses distress us and impact upon who we are and how we interact, what we carry with us daily, that makes us more anxious and less of ourselves, and addicted to the news to feed our habits, we become the news broadcasters in our own way, dominating conversations, with ‘hey did you know, did you hear, how about’ statements, and in effect set ourselves up as armchair experts, ranting constantly, increasing the tension in those around us.