--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think that we live in a world - and…" description: "\"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 ther..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b75/mohsin-hamid-798_anxious_i-think-that-we-live-in-a-world-and-this_2402742.jpg" --- # I think that we live in a world - and this is something… ![“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…” quote by Mohsin Hamid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b75/mohsin-hamid-798_anxious_i-think-that-we-live-in-a-world-and-this_2402742.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b75/mohsin-hamid-798_anxious_i-think-that-we-live-in-a-world-and-this_2402742.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b75/mohsin-hamid-798_anxious_i-think-that-we-live-in-a-world-and-this_2402742.jpg) > “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.” [Mohsin Hamid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mohsin-hamid/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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