I feel the same way about the news, but I suspect we are both wrong to have this exact reaction. While the bullet points are correct, not wanting to know the news comes from a place of self-centeredness. This is betrayed in the statement that "it doesn't affect me." I ought to have my ears open for problems that I might be able to help solve, but instead I have buried myself deep in my own affairs.

I hope this doesn't come off as an attack. It is not directed at the author or any individual. I just feel like this is an undercurrent in society that is easily overlooked.