I think you make a really good point about how these habits shape our brains over time. I’ve noticed myself that when I spend too much time on short-form content, it gets harder to focus on deeper tasks, like reading a book or writing something thoughtful. It’s like the brain starts craving the next quick hit instead of slowing down. I agree that intention matters, and it’s tough because even knowing this doesn’t always stop the habit.
People that spend a lot of time on short-form content, are generally pretty boring to talk to, because they don't have much original thought to speak about. They are also generally pretty bad content creators.
That’s an interesting way to put it. I’ve noticed the same—when someone spends most of their time with short clips, their conversations often circle around trends instead of deeper ideas. It’s probably because they’re used to reacting rather than reflecting. Original thought seems to need time and patience, and short-form doesn’t give much space for that.