Attention Economy, Doomscrolling & Brain Rot

Analyses of how infinite feeds, engagement metrics and algorithmic distribution extract attention, degrade judgment and normalize cognitive exhaustion.

This hub documents how attention is engineered, extracted and exhausted by modern platforms. The essays trace the mechanics of infinite feeds, compulsive consumption and neurological saturation, focusing on systemic incentives rather than individual failure.

A stylized illustration of a person trapped behind prison bars formed by a giant smartphone, surrounded by glowing social media icons, while figures outside hold signs reading "FOLLOW", symbolizing algorithmic captivity, social validation and attention economy pressure.

FOMO: The Fear of Other Morons' Opportunities

FOMO grows out of algorithmic feeds and hustle culture, where social comparison, constant self-optimization and metric-driven platforms convert everyday life into anxiety and distraction.