Anxious Quote by Mohsin Hamid
“I think that we live in a world - and this is something which living in Pakistan, perhaps, has taught me - and, you know, we live in a world where there is a constant feed from social media, the news, etc., of things that can scare us. And we become so anxious because human beings are meant - are designed to be sensitized to dangerous stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Talk, 2020, Pakistan
The constant stream of alarming news triggers innate fear, heightening anxiety in modern life.
In simple terms: News overload fuels fear and anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Limit media exposure to reduce anxiety.
Themes
anxiety
media
human nature
fear
information overload
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
observational
advice
When to use this quote
- social media scrolling
- news consumption
- mental health
- daily routines
Key Concepts
psychology
media effects
evolutionary design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media consumption affect your daily mood?
- What strategies help you stay calm amid constant news?
A Different Perspective
Anxiety may also stem from personal stressors unrelated to media.
