"I would predict that **turning your back on news will benefit you** as much as purging any of the other ninety-eight flaws we have covered in the pages of this book. Kick the habit – completely. **Instead, read long background articles and books.** Yes, nothing beats books for understanding the world." --- **Tags** — [[quotes]], [[news-illusion]], [[illusion-of-attention]], See Also -- [[202405061242 - AtN - The importance of reading]] **Source** — [[202308101525 — B — The Art of Thinking Clearly]]