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How I Use Note-Taking to Prevent Brain Rot
Evaluate my brain-saving recipe before it’s too late
‘Brain rot’ is the Oxford word of the year — a fitting choice, given the startling impact the internet is having on our grey matter. […] The dictionary defines it as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging” (Source: The Guardian, 9 Dec 2024)
Can we twist the most incredible opportunity in human history, the Internet, into an act of sheer foolishness?
Let’s start from a failure.
The Clubhouse’s rise and failure
Do you recall the buzz around Clubhouse? It felt so fashionable and exclusive during its peak! The excitement of jumping into voice chats and engaging with fascinating people was special!
What’s Clubhouse now?
It remains operational and continues to innovate. However, it faces significant challenges in regaining its former prominence within the social media ecosystem.