Some months ago I made a personal decision - to not consume anything that is published by "most" of our mainstream media. My definition of "most" includes all newspapers and all Australian commercial radio and television outlets.
I do still watch and listen to selected programs on the ABC and SBS.
And of course I am very picky about what gets into my Google Reader feed - which is where my news and information comes from these days.
And I have never felt better. I am happier because I no-longer get caught up in the faux conflict and outrage business that is the raison d'être of our media - all in order to capture your eyeballs and your interest and your wallet.
I read a lot more books - and spend a lot more time doing the things that I am interested in - scoping, designing and building boats and other complex composite structures. It's major fun. And hugely productive.
And I have clarity of thought that never seemed possible before.
You might want to try it to see if you have the same success - because the only way we will get to fix our media - is if we turn it off.
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