News

[miniboes]

Random curiosity; do you guys follow the news, and if so, which sources do you consume?

[miniboes]

I personally do not follow the news actively, because I find the vast majority of newspaper articles to be either uninteresting or inaccurate. This was a particular realisation I had when I was researching nutrition a lot two years ago due to transitioning to a vegan diet; almost every article on nutrition in newspapers is clearly written by somebody that has very little knowledge of the subject. I can only assume the same goes for most sciences, and I don't care much for current evens unless they are important enough to get to me through word of mouth.

I do get some news by listening to podcasts and watching tv shows that sometimes mention current events, such as Dan Carlin's Common Sense or Last Week Tonight. I also occasionally stumble on news stories if they get a very high amount of upvotes on Reddit, so a story as 'big' as the Orlando shooting does reach me.

[brimstoneSalad]

About the same, when things float to the top. Not sure what to answer, since I see some stories on the forum first and then look them up.

Slate and Guardian are sometimes OK.

[Jebus]

I watch CNN in the gym every day and Bill Maher's overtime segment once per week.

[knot]

Alex Jones

[EquALLity]

Wait, who here uses a physical newspaper?
Those still exist?