I think it's harmful. it is a cognitive burden that brings no value to the individual and distracts us from the things that really matter. Furthermore, much of the so-called news is literally rubbish
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I think it can be a harmful preoccupation for many people. Others are genuinely interested in world affairs and for them it's like any other interest people have.
I'm professionally obligated to stay somewhat informed on global issues, but I don't think that's any different than a mechanic staying informed on new car features.
In general, I think people would be better off knowing more about their immediate surroundings and less about the other side of the world.