Question 15. a. As a result, the phrase is no longer limited to casual online humour but has entered mainstream discussions, including journ...

Question 15. 

a. As a result, the phrase is no longer limited to casual online humour but has entered mainstream discussions, including journalism and mental-health debates.

b. Originally coined in the nineteenth century by Henry David Thoreau, the term criticised society’s preference for simplistic ideas over complex intellectual engagement.

c. In the digital era, however, “brain rot” has been revived to describe both the spread of low-quality online content and its perceived harmful effects on cognition.

d. The growing popularity of short-form videos, memes, and repetitive viral trends has intensified concerns about “brain rot” and the long-term consequences of excessive screen consumption.

e. “Brain rot” refers to the supposed deterioration of mental or intellectual ability caused by prolonged exposure to trivial and unchallenging material.

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