26d • General discussion
What is the Biggest Threat to Humanity?
I used to think it was global warming. Boy was I wrong. If I’m being brutally honest, I am convinced it’s brain rot.
Thinking back to a recent statement that I made about AI, I truly believe that too many folks are starting to depend on the tech for ideation.
It’s okay to leverage AI but not use it as a crutch though. That leads to brain rot.
And the blight doesn’t end there.
It’s all about instant gratification these days and I truly commiserate. I don’t like the state of content and by extension, how we as humans process information.
Just look at the blazing success of short-form video platforms like TikTok and YouTube reels dominating an average person’s “me time.”
It’s become a preferred alternative to reading a book or enjoying a stimulating podcast.
It’s all fast, wham bam, thank you mam. AI-generated galore, to feed a perpetually attention-starved society.
And to think people in the silent generation era enjoyed lengthy “talkies”, where one could savor witty dialogues,
like a nice, warm, satisfying mug of hot cocoa. There was no need for AI-generated tricks (slop really) or clinically stylised cinematography.
People were more focused and had less fleeting attention spans.
Sadly, these days, we’re living in the era of “iced water” content. People just gulp everything down in a hurry to relieve their thirst for amusement, even if for just a while.
There’s more quantity churned but the quality leaves much to be desired. Standards are bound to plummet and brain rot becomes an inevitability.
My question for you today is: what do you think of the prevalence of brain rot and how do you overcome it in your wellness/writing practices?
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What is the Biggest Threat to Humanity?
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