The article explores the phenomenon of 'brain rot' in the digital age, with insights from the BuzzFeed Community. Many contributors attribute this condition to excessive phone use and social media. They suggest a critical approach to content—comparing it to food—and highlight activities that promote mental clarity, like reading books. Stories of disconnecting during vacations are shared, emphasizing the resurgence of joy in reading when technology is put aside. Ultimately, reclaiming attention spans means finding balance and rediscovering the virtues of boredom.
"For brain rot, you need to look at the content you're consuming like it's food."
"We went on holiday and there was no reception/WiFi. I was glad I'd taken my Kindle; by the end of the week, I'd finished three books and had rekindled my love of reading."
"I feel so much brain rot today. But this week I heard the quote, 'Distraction is the death of art, but boredom is the birthplace of it.' And that made me want to get off my phone more than ever."
"I quit social media. No Twitter or Meta. I'm back to reading actual books and newspapers."
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