Addicted to the news? Doomscrolling through reality

Humans can have a weird fascination with catastrophe, whether they’re reveling in grotesque depictions of demons as found in the art of the Middle Ages or avidly watching horror films of the 20th and 21st centuries. Undoubtedly, there is a psychological element to this fascination. Our brains are “wired” to learn from experiences. This is … More Addicted to the news? Doomscrolling through reality