In a shocking turn of events, local resident Mike Lawrence discovered that reading the news actually made him more informed about current events. Upon this revelation, Lawrence immediately ceased all news consumption and returned to his previous state of blissful ignorance.

The Discovery

"I was just scrolling through my social media feed when I accidentally clicked on a news article," Lawrence explained. "Before I knew it, I was learning about things happening in the world. It was terrifying."

Lawrence described the experience as "deeply unsettling" and vowed never to repeat it. "I much prefer getting my information from memes and conspiracy theories," he added.

Expert Opinion

Dr. Pam Lahey, a psychologist specializing in cognitive dissonance, explains: "This is a common reaction. When people realize that being informed requires effort, many choose to remain uninformed. It's called 'willful ignorance syndrome.'"

"I much prefer getting my information from memes and Facebook posts."

Lawrence has since returned to his previous routine of watching cat videos and arguing with strangers on the internet about topics he knows nothing about.