Brain rot

Brain rot (or brainrot) is a term used to describe internet content of low quality or value, or the negative effects (psychological, cognitive, etc.) caused by it.^[1] As a psychological descriptor, it implies the spending of excessive amounts of time spent online, with possible deterioration in cognitive functioning, attention span and intellect.^[2] The term has been used online as early as 2004, but rose in popularity in 2023, having become an internet meme.^[3]

References

^ Roy, Jessica (2024-06-13). "If You Know What 'Brainrot' Means, You Might Already Have It". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
^ "Brain Rot: The Impact on Young Adult Mental Health". Newport Institute. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
^ "What is 'brain rot'? Do you have it?". SBS News. Retrieved 2024-08-26.

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[1] Roy, Jessica (2024-06-13). "If You Know What 'Brainrot' Means, You Might Already Have It". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-26.

[2] "Brain Rot: The Impact on Young Adult Mental Health". Newport Institute. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-08-26.

[3] "What is 'brain rot'? Do you have it?". SBS News. Retrieved 2024-08-26.

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