We take it as a signal that they are willing to
receive endless streams of rather self - satisfied propaganda about science's great achievements: how, through the marvels of science, we now understand this, can control that, can make this go bang.
So instead of
receiving an endless stream of messages and Snapchats, try disabling notifications on your recreational apps (if you're really dedicated, delete them from your phone).
Another difference is that journalists here
receive an endless stream of announcements of new initiatives on renewables, technology and business risk.