Why does the news make people feel so upset?

Episode HighlightsExplore false cause and see how newsmakers overhype correlationsFind out how media influences how we process informationKey TakeawaysOur brains are wired to find patterns, sometimes creating false connectionsMedia consumption can significantly impact our worldview, but you can stop itDeep Dive TopicsScientific thinking and identifying true causal relationshipsCultivation theory in media consumptionSelective exposure and its impact on political understandingPractical AdviceLearn to critically evaluate statistical claimsExpose yourself to diverse perspectivesBe aware of how media consumption shapes your worldviewRecommended ResourcesTyler Vigen's work on false correlationFollow Dr. SturgBlueSky -Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) Websites -Unspun’s SubstackQuestions and [email protected]. Sturg’s BooksDetecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake NewsWe are #AltGov  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy