Tag #Digital Overload

How do social media algorithms and the rise of remote work contribute to the increasing prevalence of Brain Rot?

The term, initially mentioned in Thoreau's 1854 Walden, resurfaced and gained popularity due to the pervasive nature of doomscrolling and digital overload. The ease of access to low-value content, coupled with social media algorithms designed for engagement, contributes to this phenomenon, impacting mental energy and focus.