What is Popcorn Brain? Why our brain Keeps on working non-stop?

CiFact
5 min readMar 28, 2024
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In the modern digital era, where we are inundated with a constant flow of information, a new phenomenon has emerged known as “popcorn brain.”

This term refers to a state of mind where our attention is constantly jumping from one thing to another, much like popcorn kernels popping in a pan.

This can be attributed to the fact that we live in a world where we are constantly connected and exposed to a deluge of information through various sources such as social media, news, emails, messages, and notifications.

Popcorn brain can have several symptoms that can affect our productivity, creativity, and general well-being. These symptoms include forgetfulness, indecisiveness, lack of focus, difficulty in completing tasks, and feeling overwhelmed.

Our brains are constantly bombarded with different types of stimuli, which can cause us to lose our ability to concentrate and stay focused.

One of the main reasons why our brains refuse to “stand still” is due to the way our brains are wired.

Our brains are designed to seek out new and novel experiences, and when we are exposed to a constant flow of information, our brains perceive it as something new and exciting.

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