Dealing with the news
The news can feel relentless. From tariffs and conflicts to natural disasters, we’re constantly surrounded by headlines that can feel heavy and overwhelming. This Collection explores how the media we consume shapes our thoughts, mood, and sense of control, and offers ways to stay informed without feeling consumed.




How to Break up With Your Phone
Catherine Price

And Now For The Good News...
Ruby Wax

Making Sense of News
Anne Kruger, Masato Kajimoto, The University of Hong Kong

Notes on a Nervous Planet
Matt Haig

The News: A User's Manual
Alain de Botton

The Story of Fake News
Mark Sample, Amanda R. Martinez, Davidson College

You Are What You Read
Jodie Jackson

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