Acclaimed philosopher Alain de Botton explains how the news shapes modern society and what we can do to better navigate the oversaturated media environment.

Since its inception, the news has been inseparable from our idea of 'adult life' — if we want to be mature individuals, we must stay informed.

In our modern society, however, the news no longer helps us make sense of the world. We are constantly bombarded with information that only increases our feelings of anxiety and confusion.

Alain de Botton is a British philosopher and bestselling author who uses insights from philosophy, art history, and science to help audiences with the things that matter most — relationships, love, and happiness.

In his 2014 book The News: A User's Manual, De Botton offers guidance for understanding and navigating our oversaturated modern media environment.