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'''Brain rot''' (or '''brainrot''') is a colloquial term used to describe internet content deemed to be of low quality or value, or the negative psychological and cognitive effects associated with exposure to it.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Roy |first=Jessica |date=2024-06-13 |title=If You Know What 'Brainrot' Means, You Might Already Have It |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/style/brainrot-internet-addiction-social-media-tiktok.html |access-date=2024-08-26 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The term suggests that excessive time spent online may contribute to cognitive decline, including a reduced [[attention span]] and impaired [[Cognitive function|mental functioning]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-10 |title=Brain Rot: The Impact on Young Adult Mental Health |url=https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/brain-rot/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Newport Institute |language=en-US}}</ref>