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Brain Rot and the Fight to Think Again

The word for 2024? Brain rot. Totally expected. Totally felt. I could sense it happening, slowly but surely—my brain decaying under the weight of (anti)social media. Five years of endless scrolling, fragmented thoughts, and dopamine hits designed to keep me addicted. Before that, I loved the person I was. As a literature student, I devoured books, analyzed them with passion, lived in stories longer than … Continue reading Brain Rot and the Fight to Think Again

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Reading: An Act of Rebellion in a Time of Short Attention Spans and Instant Gratification | Art of Saudade

In an era dominated by social media and fleeting moments of gratification, the act of reading stands as a rebellious stance against the tide of short attention spans and instant satisfaction. It’s easy to dismiss concerns about attention and concentration as mere millennial paranoia, but the reality is far more concerning. Think about it – our brains are being trained to seek instant gratification through … Continue reading Reading: An Act of Rebellion in a Time of Short Attention Spans and Instant Gratification | Art of Saudade

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