Dr Aditi Nerurkar

Brain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!

Jonathan Haidt, Dr Aditi Nerurkar

The event analyzes how high-volume short-form video content and AI-driven platforms neurologically rewire the brain to prioritize stress responses over executive function, creating severe risks for children's development and adult mental health. It exposes corporate strategies that prioritize engagement metrics over user safety, highlighting internal research acknowledging addiction mechanisms while noting the lack of regulatory accountability. The presentation concludes with concrete legislative trends, such as upcoming global age restrictions, and individual interventions like digital detoxes and device-free zones to mitigate cognitive decline and restore meaningful human connection.