In a world overflowing with information, our brains are suffering from “intellectual obesity,” a term coined to describe the overwhelming consumption of useless information that clutters our minds. Similar to the way we evolved to crave sugar as a rare energy source, our brains are now addicted to the constant stream of low-quality “junk info” flooding the internet. This junk info, often emotion-evoking and addictive, serves as a mental fast-food that provides a temporary satisfaction but lacks any substantial value. The solution lies in being meta-aware of our information consumption and making deliberate choices to prioritize quality content over mindless scrolling.
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