Naked Truth ≠ Naked News
Any time a significant national or international event occurs, for example elections, disaster, or riots, some people are glued to the news. As they wake up, it is immediately the radio news, picking up the newspaper outside the door, turning on the computer or television, and neglecting to shower, dress, or do any of the usual morning activities. This behaviour fulfills the need to be informed and prepared for any eventuality. I happen to be familiar with such a person, and there is nothing, or almost nothing I can do in order to distract him from this behaviour…