Brain rot is a term used to describe internet content of low quality or value, and the negative psychological effects caused by it.[1] As a psychological descriptor, it implies the spending of excessive amounts of time online consuming meaningless content, such as certain internet memes, with resultant 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 itself become an internet meme.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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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