How Modern Media Destroys Our Minds

A thoughtful guide to finding clarity and calm in a world that never switches off.

Breaking news, endless scrolling, viral scandals and an almost constant stream of opinions. Modern media fills our days, but what is all that information doing to the way we think and feel?

In How Modern Media Destroys Our Minds, The School of Life examines how our news and social media habits shape our attention, self-image and view of the world. Insightful and reassuring, this beautifully illustrated book encourages us to question the stories we consume and rediscover a healthier relationship with information.

Inside the book

Explore some of the habits and pressures of contemporary media, including:

• The relentless pursuit of novelty, drama and scandal
• How comparison can fuel envy and self-criticism
• Why sensational headlines distort our sense of what matters
• The effects of distraction and shortened attention spans
• Our culture's fascination with fame and public opinion
• Ways to step back, reflect and approach the world with greater generosity and imagination

Less noise, more perspective

Rather than asking us to ignore the world, this book offers a more considered way of engaging with it. It is a useful read for anyone feeling overwhelmed by notifications, headlines or the pressure to stay constantly connected.

Take a break from the feed. Make room for your own thoughts.

Product details

• Publisher: The School of Life Press
• Author: The School of Life
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 192
• Illustrations: 60
• Dimensions: 204 × 136 mm
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781912891887