"Rewire Your Brain: Overcoming the Negative Effects of Digital Media with Positive Activities"
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Digital media has become a double-edged sword—a source of knowledge yet a latent threat to young minds. The brain rot phenomenon, where focus declines, thoughts dull, and attention becomes fragmented, is no longer just a theory. Algorithms are designed to trap us in an endless loop of distraction. The solution is not anti-technology, but pro-control.
We must cultivate a culture of digital awareness—curating content, not merely consuming it. Limit exposure to shallow content, prioritize what fosters critical thinking. Encourage real-world interactions, read physical books, and train the mind for deep thought. If the younger generation continues to drown in an ocean of instant information, we are not just losing creativity, but also the future of civilization.
The solution is not to reject technology but to control it with digital awareness. We must cultivate a habit of filtering information rather than blindly accepting it. Reduce exposure to shallow content that only provides fleeting dopamine hits, and prioritize content that fosters deep and critical thinking. Engage more in real-life interactions, read physical books, and train your brain to think more deeply and sharply.
If the younger generation continues to drift aimlessly in the flood of instant information without control, it is not just creativity that will be lost, but also the future of civilization itself.- Affiliation
- Mahasiswi Fakultas Psikologi UMB
- Age
- 16-21
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