Many of us want to know what’s happening in the world. We care. We’re paying attention. But somewhere along the way, “being informed” became synonymous with being perpetually activated—scrolling, reacting, bracing for the next blow. For introverts and highly sensitive people, this isn’t just tiring. It’s dysregulating.

There’s a strange assumption floating around right now: That if you’re not reacting loudly, instantly, and publicly, you must not care.