by Tobias Wahlqvist | May 13, 2025
The way we understand the world is shaped not just by what we see—but by what we’re shown. News media follow a specific logic for deciding what gets reported and what doesn’t. And what’s left out might be just as important as what makes the headlines. Imagine the...
by Tobias Wahlqvist | May 8, 2025
I was sitting in the sauna after a swim, chatting with a friendly man from Nashville. After a while I dared to ask him if the United States is really as polarized as it seems. He sighed deeply and said, “You know what, it is probably worse than it looks.” He told me...
by Tobias Wahlqvist | May 7, 2025
This text was previously published at Warp News The news presents itself as informative—but it isn’t. Its invented conflicts don’t empower us; they make us less capable of action and less truly informed. These manufactured opinion wars are fought by volunteers. You...
by Tobias Wahlqvist | May 2, 2025
We all want to feel informed and in the loop, which is why we spend so much time and attention on the news. Sometimes we engage with it in a calm and thoughtful way—but for many, it becomes more of a habit, something to pass the time. Sitting on the bus (or the...
by Tobias Wahlqvist | Apr 29, 2025
Tobias Wahlqvist, author of Skip the News – why I stopped following the news and why you should too, shares a checklist for anyone wondering if they might be hooked on news consumption. When diagnosing addiction, we often look for signs like withdrawal symptoms, loss...