Oxford University Press names "brain rot" as its 2024 word of the year in a nod to modern scrolling habits. "The term has taken on new significance in the digital age."

The phrase “brain rot” spiked 230 percent from 2023 to 2024, according to the makers of the Oxford English Dictionary

Today, Walden Pond, outside of Boston, is one of the surest places one can visit to alleviate brain rot. You can swim in the cool reflective water, stare at the swaying trees, wander along the muddy shore. I went a few summers ago and felt more offline than I had in a while.