Friday Squid Blogging: Operation Squid

A reflective commentary on media literacy and psychology, this piece highlights research on how repeated exposure normalizes negative behavior and desensitizes audiences to ongoing crises, potentially reducing engagement. It recommends strategies to stay informed without burnout—such as mindful timing of news intake, diversifying sources and formats, seeking opposing perspectives, and incorporating historical and forward-looking analyses—to maintain perspective and avoid normalization of harmful trends.