The new language of the internet is both mind-numbing and irresistible.

Brain rot refers to a decline in mental and cognitive abilities, often linked to excessive consumption of trivial online content. Brain rot may sound alarming, but the good news is that it’s ...

In four simple steps, you can harness the social circuitry of your brain and sidestep “Brain Rot,” attuning to your life with a clear mind: Keep your focus in the present moment. Move at a ...

Constant exposure to short-form, low-quality content has made focusing on long-form, complex or nuanced content a challenge for most people ...

I’d wanted to get a kid’s perspective on “brain rot,” Oxford University Press’ 2024 word of the year that describes both low-quality video content and what seemingly happens to the mind after watching ...

The phrase is mostly used by those who are affected by brain rot. Activities like endless scrolling through social media, watching videos that do not engage the mind, or reading non-informative ...

Oxford University Press’s word of 2024 was “brain rot.” The year also gave us a flurry of TikToks documenting “bed rotting.” What's with all this rotting — and is it a trend we should ...