BRAINROT VALIDATION AND THE ELITIST CULTURE ONLINE

BRAINROT VALIDATION AND THE ELITIST CULTURE ONLINE

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  BRAINROT Anand Abhinav Eng Hons,SLC
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  Past presence Mechanism CONTENTS Introduction Cause ofconcern ? Solution
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  Brain rot isdefined as the supposed deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. WHAT IS BRAINROT?
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  WHY IS ITCONCERNING? Well it is concerning... because it holds a significant influence over our day to day life, and affects us both on an individual and a societal level
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  INDIVIDUAL IMPACT :BRAINROTCYCLE Poor life hygiene Unproductive consumption Cognitive decline Dopamine hijack The brainrot cycle is a downward spiral of media overconsumption. It begins with neglecting basic needs, then shifts into endless, shallow engagement with content. Over time, mental sharpness fades, making deeper thought feel exhausting, while dopamine overload warps pleasure, making real-life activities seem unfulfilling.
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  social media burnout SOCIETAL IMPACT Culture overload declinein critical thinking polarization and echo chambers Algorithm addictions
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  Algorithms: Social media algorithmsare automated systems that sort and recommend content based on user behavior, interests, and engagement to keep people scrolling and interacting longer on the platform. HOW IS THIS BEING CONTROLLED?
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  CUI BONO? Well itdepends, but generally it is found to be Mega tech companies (like youtube, meta etc.) Advertisers and Brands Content creators Entertainment industries (like MCU, fortnite etc.) Political and ideological groups
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  Is it anew phenomenon? Is there a pattern ? well no, there are in-fact several historical parallels to brainrot such as, Moral panics and media obsession Religious frenzies like the Dancing plague Sports fanaticism Mass media fixation well yes, research has pointed outa few common things in all these cases such as, FOMO and group psyche Low effort content and low culture Escapism and fulfillment
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  Nothing much really...except for tying to build critical thinking instead of normative education, embracing ones own self instead of seeking for external validation, having an inhenerent sense of purpose, avoiding instant gratification mechanisms, and practicing basic innate human qualities like kindness and empathy... WHAT CAN WE DO?