‘Brain Rot’: Slang Term for Digital Exhaustion Explained
The slang term 'brain rot' is gaining traction, describing the mental fog from endless scrolling. Experts weigh in on its meaning and why it resonates in our hyper-connected era.
The slang term 'brain rot' is gaining traction, describing the mental fog from endless scrolling. Experts weigh in on its meaning and why it resonates in our hyper-connected era.
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Ontario government exempts Skills Development Fund recipients from municipal planning laws to accelerate workforce training. Minister David Piccini announces new policy.
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