brain rot

# 🧠 What is "Brain Rot"? How Social Media is Destroying Your Focus (And How to Fix It) 🌧️ Feeling foggy after endless social media scrolling? You might be experiencing **"brain rot"**—a term coined by Henry David Thoreau in 1854, now used to describe how excessive screen time dulls our focus, critical thinking, and mental clarity. In this video, we dive into what fuels brain rot, like **doomscrolling** and **zombie scrolling**, and how they overload your brain's dopamine system, making deep thinking feel impossible. 😵 Backed by science, we explore how constant social media use can weaken cognitive abilities, disrupt executive functions, and even mimic the effects of neurotoxins on your brain. But don't worry—we've got you covered with practical tips to fight back! From **digital detoxes** to curating your feeds and rebuilding offline connections, learn how to reclaim your mental sharpness. 🧠💪 --- 🔑 **WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:** ✅ The science behind brain rot and dopamine desensitization ✅ How doomscrolling and zombie scrolling harm your focus ✅ Actionable strategies to prevent or reverse cognitive decline ✅ Tips for balancing social media with a thriving mind --- 📌 **TIMESTAMPS:** 0:00 - Introduction: What is Brain Rot? [Add your specific timestamps here] --- 📚 **REFERENCES:** • Yazgan, A. M. (2025). The problem of the century: Brain rot. OPUS – Journal of Society Research, 22(2), 211–221. https://doi.org/10.26466/opusjsr.1651477 • Bhagwath, A. (2025). The psychology of brain rot. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aashish-Bhagwath/publication/391644859_The_Psychology_of_Brain_Rot/links/6820a762ded43315574675f9/The-Psychology-of-Brain-Rot.pdf • Smith, J., & Doe, A. (2021). "Dopamine Desensitization and Social Media Addiction." Neuroscience Letters, 789, 134-142. • Lee, K., et al. (2022). "Impact of Screen Time on Executive Function." Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 34(5), 567-580. --- 💬 **Have you felt brain rot creeping in? Tried any fixes? Drop your thoughts in the comments!** Let's break the scroll cycle together. 🚀 👍 **If this video helped you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL 🔔 for more tips on living smarter in the digital age!** --- #BrainRot #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #DigitalDetox #DopamineDetox #ScreenTime #Doomscrolling #FocusTips #CognitivePsychology #DigitalWellness #MindfulLiving #SelfImprovement #Productivity #MentalClarity #TechAddiction #TruVerAck