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Rolf Dobelli is an author and businessman who was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1966. He began his writing career in 2003 as a novelist, with the publication of Fünfunddreissig, but is best known for his nonfictional work, The Art of Thinking Clearly. In 1999, he co-founded getAbstract, a publisher of book summaries and article abstracts.
The human brain’s adaptability allows it to reshape itself based on habits, as seen in London taxi drivers who develop larger hippocampi by memorizing city maps. Similarly, frequent news consumption rewires the brain, prioritizing multitasking and rapid information processing at the expense of sustained attention and moral reasoning. Studies reveal that overexposure to media diminishes brain cells in areas critical for focus and ethical reflection, fostering shallow thinking and reducing the capacity for deep analysis. This habit trains the brain to fixate on trivial matters, leaving lasting impacts on attention and thoughtful reflection. Moreover, most news stories, focused on novelty rather than relevance, fade quickly from memory, offering little enduring significance. Since its inception, the news industry has prioritized sensationalism to capture attention, a practice amplified by today’s click-driven, smartphone-enabled media landscape. This constant stream of updates distracts from meaningful pursuits, diluting focus and preventing mastery in one’s field. History’s great achievers succeeded by dedicating themselves fully to their craft, unburdened by the distractions of news. While stepping away from news may raise concerns about staying informed or participating in democracy, history shows that deep thinking and meaningful discourse—not an endless flood of updates—are the foundations of an engaged and informed society. Supporting in-depth journalism over superficial news ensures accountability and a richer understanding of the world, allowing democracy to thrive without constant news consumption.
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