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“Brain rot is a slang term referring to a state of mental degradation or an intense preoccupation with low-quality, unchallenging online content, leading to cognitive decline, memory problems, and negative emotional effects. It can also be a genre of short, energetically paced videos characterized by out-of-context audio and visuals. The term, popularized on platforms like TikTok, gained widespread recognition and was named the Oxford Word of the Year in 2024, reflecting societal concerns about the impact of excessive screen time. ”  ChatGPT

Still under investigation is a theory that an addiction to shooter games such as Helldivers might have been a factor in the shooting of Charlie Kirk.