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Hera Hyeonseo Lee has published findings explaining how structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult to focus, read, and engage in democracy, coining the term "brain rot" as Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.
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Binghamton University
Who
Hera Hyeonseo Lee, a doctoral candidate in sociology at Binghamton University
What
Hera Hyeonseo Lee has published findings explaining how structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult to focus, read, and engage in democracy, coining the term "brain rot" as Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.
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Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:01 GMT · 4h 29m ago
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Binghamton University ·
Why
The research examines how tech platforms monetize human attention, leading to cognitive decomposition, impacting critical thinking skills and engagement in democracy.
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How this affects you
This research highlights how the design of popular digital platforms, driven by profit motives, can negatively alter human cognition and societal engagement, potentially affecting democratic processes globally. It suggests the need for systemic solutions beyond individual responsibility.
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