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How to read less news but be more informed, according to a futurist
We need to ‘unsubscribe’ from what everyone else is reading, and randomly pick books or magazines, and even talk to strangers for creating a twist in our information consumption routines, exposing us to fresh new insights.
A good network of people who can guide our thinking can become a better source of curated knowledge.
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