The popular philosopher and author of }Religion For Atheists, The Art Of Travel{ and }The Architecture Of Happiness{ returns with a look at the manic and peculiar positions 'the news' occupies in our lives. Mixing current affairs with philosophical reflections, de Botton offers a brilliant, illustrated guide to the precautions we should take before venturing anywhere near the news and the 'noise' it generates. Illustrated with a wide-ranging and diverse selection of images.