We summarize peer-reviewed studies and public health guidance so you can see what the evidence says about attention decay, information overload, and the habits that reverse it.
Brain rot is more than a meme. Research links heavy and problematic social media use with worse mental health and sleep, while information overload undermines clarity and action.
A major literature review shows information overload research rising fast in social media and virtual collaboration contexts. The fix is intentional curation and feedback loops.
AI summaries scale information fast, but WHO and research on overload show why context and source diversity are essential to avoid confusion and poor decisions.
Meta-analyses link social media use with worse mental health and sleep. Calm tech reduces those risks by defaulting to focus, not friction.