264 Brain Rot
Dec 27, 2024•4 min
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Episode description
Brain rot is the term used to describe the cognitive decline associated with excessive consumption of low-quality online content, particularly on social media platforms. It gained significant popularity in 2024. This phenomenon is so prevalent that Oxford University Press named it the Word of the Year for 2024. Its usage surged by 230% from 2023 to 2024.
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