Fw: Pope warns of "brain rot" from phone scrolling

The danger of scrolling

The Pope also noted concern about the "brain rot" caused by the addiction to constant scrolling on social media. He said young people needed to be taught about this, and learn to be conscious in taking in information.

Source: https://aleteia.org/2025/01/25/pope-warns-of-brain-rot-from-phone-scrolling 

Further reading:

https://corp.oup.com/news/brain-rot-named-oxford-word-of-the-year-2024/

'Brain rot' named Oxford Word of the Year 2024 The term has taken on new significance in the digital age, especially over the past 12 months. Initially gaining traction on social media platform—particularly on TikTok among Gen Z and Gen Alpha communities—'brain rot' is now seeing more widespread use, such as in mainstream journalism, amidst societal concerns about the negative impact of overconsuming online content. corp.oup.com

https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-aging/what-is-brain-rot-and-how-can-you-prevent-it/

What Is Brain Rot and How Can You Prevent It? - Everyday Health Experts say brain rot, the result of spending too much time online, can affect attention, concentration, learning, memory, emotional regulation, and social functioning. www.everydayhealth.com