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What does it mean?
People who seek news are driven by an intense passion for current events.
In plain terms
Some people love following news more than anything else.
What can you take from it?
News consumption can become an overwhelming habit.

Where it applies

  • media consumption
  • daily routine
  • conversation

Putting it to work

  • track news habits
  • limit screen time
  • discuss trends

Questions to consider

  • What drives your news consumption?
  • Is news a hobby or a need?

Another view

Not everyone consumes news out of passion; some do it for duty.

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