What Is Brainrot'? It May Not Mean What You Think It Does

The term "brainrot" has become popular in describing the growing impact of digital content, social media, and non-stop entertainment on today's youth. 

 It's a term used for the mental exhaustion, reduced attention spans, and dependency on quick gratification that many young people chase due to constant exposure of often shallow content. Whether it's viral TikTok challenges or internet memes, brainrot can influence cognitive development, creativity, and mental health. In this blog, we'll dive into how brainrot is shaping the way young people think, learn, and engage with the world, and explore strategies to address its effects for a healthier digital experience.

What is "Brainrot"?

Brainrot is a phenomenon where people enter a state of mental fogginess and cognitive decline because of excess engagement with screens. 

The content we consume in excess, whether that be negative news stories, videos that provide nothing to our lives, or even a photo of our friend that uses editing software to look "perfect", all of these things contribute negatively to how we view ourselves. This indirectly leads to a lack of motivation, energy, and focus.