BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling

On today’s episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between doomscrolling and brain rot and the casino phenomenon behind short-form content. Save your brains!

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