Hopefully it's clear that I'm not arguing for averting one's gaze entirely from harsh realities. We have a moral obligation to do what we can. I do think that excessive media consumption and Twitter activism can become counterproductive. And when that happens, it's time to embrace the sweet emptiness of painted drywall, or another real-world object of your choice.
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