Psychologists told how and why to adhere to the rules of information hygiene

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

There is no lack of information now. The internet and television are shaping reality. The subconscious of every person can obey these sources of information. Scientists have concluded that modern people receive more information in two weeks than the inhabitants of the Middle Ages during their entire life.

In recent years, people have received a wealth of information. And this statistic can be terrifying. For tens of centuries, many things have been created that remain without our attention. We simply don't have time for that.

The information boom shows that humanity is actively developing. But in our world there is a lot of information that is not useful. Some information can be called harmful at all. This information may even be offensive to some people. Information is now often used as a manipulation tool.

We unconsciously read dozens of texts every day. For example, many people are interested in reading about the lives of celebrities. It turns out that readers experience other people's emotions.

Nowadays it is very difficult for people to read a big book. Although thirty years ago it was easy to do. Also, now fewer people visit museums and exhibitions. It became difficult for people to concentrate their attention. After all, it is much easier to be content with other people's conclusions.

It is very easy to manipulate human consciousness with the help of information. People unknowingly begin to trust what is shown on TV.

Let's give a simple example. On TV, they showed unpleasant information about a person. And many people are beginning to trust this information. Although there were many cases when false information was shown on television. Nowadays there are a lot of such informational approaches on television. Even in the movies, we can often find hidden advertisements for some products. And already mentally, we begin to trust the quality of these products.

But can we now receive objective information? For example, you wanted to know about the life of an artist. You study several sources to find the most objective information.

Now there are heated discussions on the Internet in numerous forums. Moreover, each user expresses his point of view. And no arguments stop them.

But how can you protect yourself from this? In medicine, there is a way to help protect yourself from unnecessary information. This is informational hygiene. It helps to learn about the negative impact of information on the human psyche.

There are three ways to protect yourself from information. Let's describe them.

1. You will have to restrict TV viewing and Internet use. Although many people will find it difficult to do this.

2. It is necessary to devote more time to live communication with people.

3. Don't waste time on pointless arguments.

Information is a powerful weapon now. And this information boom cannot be stopped. Therefore, you need to protect yourself from unnecessary information on your own.