Why do we get addicted to political drama even when it exhausts us?

An opinion piece examining why Israelis become addicted to political drama despite feeling exhausted by it. The author explains that the reason is related to how the brain responds to uncertainty, tension, and drama, and recommends setting defined update times to protect mental peace.

An opinion piece on Channel 14 examines the phenomenon of addiction to political drama in Israel, despite the feeling that it is exhausting. The author argues that the reason lies in how the brain responds to uncertainty, tension, and drama. Politics provides a combination of power struggles, confrontations, and surprises, creating a feeling that no update should be missed. On social media, politics becomes a personal argument that makes it difficult to disconnect, because the political stance is perceived as tied to values and identity. The article concludes with a recommendation to set defined times for updates and to avoid arguments that lead nowhere, without completely disconnecting from reality.