Question about thinking

[nilecroc]

For a while now I've been going through stages of being able to think logically and critically, usually after watching a youtube video (i.e. one of shane's or some other youtuber who does videos one politics, economics, science, etc.) or reading a book\article and then either feeling anxiety or being unable to process new information , especially in the area of politics. Does anyone know what might be the cause of this?

[dallen68]

My first guess would be information overload.

[nilecroc]

My first guess would be information overload.

Maybe. I've noticed that it usually happens when I read something that I disagree with.

[dallen68]

When this happens, are you able to articulate why you disagree? If not, it's simple frustration.

[MrBogosity]

Maybe. I've noticed that it usually happens when I read something that I disagree with.

Make sure it's not cognitive dissonance: anxiety caused by a contradiction between your beliefs and reality.

Also note that having cognitive dissonance does not automatically make the thing you're reading correct; it's completely internal. You need to get rid of it and properly evaluate the claim.