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I mean most research is trying to figure out things we think are intuitive, but I actually find it somewhat interestingly. It says negative content, not news, so I wonder how this compares to say heavy metal or horror movies where people may use negative offline content in a way that may help process negative emotions.

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I mean, fair enough, I'll give you the point.

Your point about the horror movies is a good perspective as well and as a philosophy graduate I love your reframing.

But I also think we both know how most people are going to take this so it feels hard to revel in these fun, but small little questions.

I’m actually sort of interested in the contrast. I think you’re right, that it is sort of obvious that doomscrolling news is bad for mental health, and it’s a sad change.

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