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?
My first guess would be information overload.
Quote from: dallen68 on September 04, 2013, 09:58:42 PM
My first guess would be information overload.
Maybe. I've noticed that it usually happens when I read something that I disagree with.
When this happens, are you able to articulate why you disagree? If not, it's simple frustration.
Quote from: nilecroc on September 04, 2013, 10:09:30 PM
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.