# Why do some people avoid news? Because they don’t trust us — or because they don’t think we add value to their lives? » Nieman Journalism Lab

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## What Jamie wrote

I don't have any news apps on my phone, because they are all far too focused on taking my attention. My favorite way to get news? Regular email newsletters that give me a finite amount of content on a schedule I understand, in a medium I control. And don't make me click to your website with all the surveillance and ads. The Economist Espresso daily email (do not use the app!) is a great example of this done well.

## Facts

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- [WT111: Weekly Thing #111 / Jun 22, 2019](https://weekly.thingelstad.com/archive/111/), Notable Links 📌

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