{"id":79124,"date":"2025-12-09T00:14:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.edu\/?p=79124"},"modified":"2025-12-09T00:14:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:14:39","slug":"does-trivial-content-cause-brain-rot-the-answer-isnt-that-simple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/does-trivial-content-cause-brain-rot-the-answer-isnt-that-simple\/","title":{"rendered":"Does trivial content cause &#8216;brain rot&#8217;? The answer isn&#8217;t that simple."},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><span dir=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79125\" src=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brain-Rot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brain-Rot.jpg 680w, https:\/\/world.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brain-Rot-250x125.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u25cf Research findings on the effects of\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0are still inconsistent and their significance is questionable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u25cf\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">Brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0could be a reflection of changes in human thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">\u25cf The impact of social media on cognition and mental health tends to be small and unstable.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/konten-brain-rot-lumpuhkan-kemampuan-kita-bercerita-penuh-makna-251151\"><span dir=\"auto\">Brain rot<\/span><\/a><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0is a metaphor to describe the negative impact of consuming too much trivial content on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">People who watch too much of this content are said to experience decreased thinking and memory. They experience reduced concentration, become easily distracted, and have difficulty focusing for long periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">The popularity of\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">&#8220;brain rot&#8221;<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0has led to the development of memes due to its combination with artificial intelligence (AI). Examples include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/brain-rot-mudah-menimpa-anak-dan-remaja-karena-konten-serba-cepat-256572\"><em>the<\/em><\/a>\u00a0Italian &#8220;Ballerina Cappuccina&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/brain-rot-mudah-menimpa-anak-dan-remaja-karena-konten-serba-cepat-256572\"><span dir=\"auto\">meme and the local &#8220;Tung Tung Sahur&#8221; meme.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">In fact, last year, in 2024, the vocabulary\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0became\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/corp.oup.com\/news\/brain-rot-named-oxford-word-of-the-year-2024\/\"><span dir=\"auto\">the most popular word on the internet<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0according to Oxford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">This vocabulary has indeed lost its meaning. But the real question remains: are the effects of social media on memory and concentration decline really real?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span dir=\"auto\">The evidence for\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0is not yet strong.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Numerous\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-020-2870-z%22%22\"><span dir=\"auto\">studies<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/konten-brain-rot-lumpuhkan-kemampuan-kita-bercerita-penuh-makna-251151%22%22\"><span dir=\"auto\">anecdotal narratives<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0link\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0to poor memory and technology dependency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">However, these studies tend to confirm anti-technology bias, namely the tendency to be suspicious of new technology (\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">technophobia<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0) and consider it detrimental.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Some skeptical researchers, such as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41562-021-01162-0\"><span dir=\"auto\">Lorenzo Cecutti and his team from the University of Toronto,<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0emphasize the importance of reviewing research methods related to\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">In one study, researchers measured\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0by presenting participants with specific statements and asking them to memorize them. For digital technology users, they frequently displayed words associated with technology (e.g., Google keywords or\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">prompts<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0for AI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">From these findings, researchers concluded that people unconsciously rely on technology, such as using digital media such as Google, ChatGPT, or social media to find answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Additionally, when participants realized that information could be retrieved, they were less likely to put effort into memorizing it in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">However, what was overlooked was that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.1207745\"><span dir=\"auto\">participants still remembered the location of the information<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. They might, for example, remember a specific folder or website page, even if they didn&#8217;t remember the details of its contents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">This research shows changes in the way we remember as a result of technology and social media use. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean these changes are negative and permanent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Instead, we need to open up to the possibility that this change is occurring due to a shift in the way the brain processes information, including enjoying entertainment through short videos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Is our memory diminishing? Not necessarily. We probably just remember things differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Instead of memorizing content, we tend to memorize locations or AI\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">prompts<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. This shift has occurred with the advancement of search engine technology and the proliferation of AI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Are our brains not affected?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">So, what about attention span? Is it difficult to focus because of\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">There may be changes in cognition (the activity or process of acquiring knowledge) due to exposure to technology and social media. However, is that enough to accuse trivial content and short videos of\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">This accusation seems too hasty. Moreover, a meta-study of various studies shows that the effect of digital media on concentration is relatively small,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mendeley.com\/catalogue\/0ef2b2e7-cdc5-393d-a297-9f7be410e5c2\/\"><span dir=\"auto\">only 13%<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Furthermore, the effect of social media on mental health is also\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41562-018-0506-1\"><span dir=\"auto\">insignificant<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32025375\/\"><span dir=\"auto\">A 2020 study<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0using three large-scale social data sets (with a total sample size of 355,358) found a negative association between mental health and social media. However, the effect was very small, explaining a maximum of 0.4% of the variation in well-being\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0making it unsuitable for reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Even if there is, it can&#8217;t be viewed rigidly. This is because\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352250X21002475\"><span dir=\"auto\">individual differences<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-022-29296-3\"><span dir=\"auto\">age ranges<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/20563051211069125\"><span dir=\"auto\">cultures influence social media use<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">As a result, the influence of social media on the thinking ability and mental health of its users is not the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span dir=\"auto\">Cursing for not knowing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">So, why do people condemn social media (especially its trivial content) for being the mastermind behind\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">brain rot<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0? It could be because we&#8217;re not yet accustomed to new technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Moreover, since the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), technological change has been rapid and difficult to keep up with. This is considered a major threat to society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Just look at the numerous &#8220;resistance&#8221; efforts from various parties. For example, the ban on ChatGPT in academic settings, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/details-on-how-australias-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-will-work-are-finally-becoming-clear-265323\"><span dir=\"auto\">the ban on social media for children<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0under 16 in Australia. Indonesia also has restrictions on social media use for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peraturan.bpk.go.id\/Details\/316698\/pp-no-17-tahun-2025\"><span dir=\"auto\">children and adolescents under 18<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">It&#8217;s common knowledge that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7784639\/\"><span dir=\"auto\">mass disruption is often fraught with conflict<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0. Some groups in society reject or are suspicious of the changes. Conversely, others support the changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">However, this doesn&#8217;t mean we can ignore the negative effects of excessive social media use or AI. Self-control, awareness, and accommodating rules are key to avoiding distractions and over-reliance on technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">Hopefully, we can receive maximum benefits without getting carried away by the euphoria of social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">On the other hand, this critical attitude can be interpreted as an ethical warning for technology companies and policy makers not to arbitrarily pursue profits, while ignoring the potential negative impacts of social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Author Bios:<\/strong> Abdul Hadi is a Junior Researcher and Anastasia Purwanti Putri Wahyu is a Research Assistant &#8211; Doctoral Student in Psychology both at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25cf Research findings on the effects of\u00a0brain rot\u00a0are still inconsistent and their significance is questionable. \u25cf\u00a0Brain rot\u00a0could be a reflection of changes in human thinking. \u25cf The impact of social media on cognition and mental health tends to be small and unstable. 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