Informative article about a "media fast" practiced by a couple Baltimore residents to curb the effects of information overload on their personal lives. This report presents a factual overview of this practice, and cites studies from universities like Stanford and Johns Hopkins, to suggest that our constant use of digital media has a negative effect on our ability to concentrate. (For more on this topic, read the linked story from the author of "The Shallows"). While I find this story informative, I would have liked to hear about other examples of individuals coping with this issue, particularly since the article refers to an "online community" of people who are trying to discipline their media consumption." Where can I read more ... More »

I obviously have some bias, but I was really impressed with how Sentementes took my own anecdotal experiences and added them to a well-researched, deeper exploration of media consumption issues. I always wish that the Sun would include more helpful links in their stories, even if they are in the print editions first - there are a lot of interesting references that can be explored more deeply. A few more examples of how people take breaks, the nuts and bolts of it, would have also been illustrative.

A relevant and timely piece asking whether a constant stream of information is healthy or productive.

A good story on media consumption and a mention of NewsTrust to boot, yay!

Yes it is good juarnalism