EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 4 MIN
Doomscrolling as Devotion.
from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune
oday, we're diving into a fascinating, yet troubling, phenomenon: "doomscrolling as devotion." It sounds contradictory, but experts are unpicking why many of us compulsively seek out distressing news, sometimes feeling an almost spiritual pull to it.At its core, doomscrolling is the excessive consumption of negative news and content online. While it's widely recognized for its harmful mental health impacts, what’s less understood are the psychological drivers that can make it feel like a dedicated or even dutiful act. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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