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A Binghamton University doctoral student has published findings explaining how structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult to focus, read, and engage in democracy.
Binghamton, New York, United States
Who
Hera Hyeonseo Lee, Oxford
What
A Binghamton University doctoral student has published findings explaining how structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult to focus, read, and engage in democracy.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:01 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
Binghamton, New York, United States ·
Why
The research examines how tech platforms monetize human attention, leading to 'brain rot' and impacting critical thinking skills.
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How this affects you
This research suggests a systemic problem where digital platforms, through their design, may diminish individuals' capacity for critical thinking and engagement in democratic processes, raising concerns about societal well-being and governance.
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- Technology2h 7m agoA Binghamton University doctoral student has published findings that help explain how the structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult to focus, read and even engage in democracy.Open article
- Technology2h 7m agoA Binghamton University doctoral student, Hera Hyeonseo Lee, has published findings explaining how digital platforms' structural forces make it difficult to focus, read, and engage in democracy.Open article
- Technology2h 7m agoA Binghamton University doctoral student, Hera Hyeonseo Lee, has published findings explaining how the structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult to focus, read, and engage in democracy.Open article
- Technology2h 7m agoHera Hyeonseo Lee published findings explaining how the structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult for individuals to focus, read, and engage in democracy.Open article
- Technology2h 7m agoHera 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.Open article
- Technology2h 7m agoHera Hyeonseo Lee's findings in New Media & Society explain how the structural forces of large tech companies make it difficult for individuals to focus, read, and engage in democracy.Open article
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