iv: literal brainrot
The Science of Brainrot and Analog Social Technologies. This episode explores the impact of social media and short-form content on our brains, social bonds, and mental health—drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and cultural history to show how digital consumption affects dopamine, relationships, and cognition, and how we might reclaim our time and foster genuine connection.
The Science of Brainrot and Analog Social Technologies
This episode explores the impact of social media and short-form content on our brains, social bonds, and mental health. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and cultural history, it highlights how digital consumption affects dopamine levels, social relationships, and cognitive function, offering insights into how we can mitigate brain rot and foster genuine connections. Your brain is shrinking, no joke and we need to reclaim our time to gossip. Spill b**** but not on my couch (plz).