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- Brain rot describes fatigue from excessive online content, especially among younger generations.
- Research shows about 6.5 hours online daily can shorten attention spans and overload cognition.
- Symptoms include anxiety when away from devices and difficulty focusing on real-life tasks.
- Experts advise limiting screen time, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in offline activities.
- Although technology is not the root cause, passive overconsumption of low-quality content can worsen mental health and cognitive functioning.
