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Elizabeth Nolan Brown

Study: Short-Form Video Isn't Rotting Your Brain

If you or your kids have spent too much time scrolling short-form videos during your holiday breaks, don't fret—you probably haven't suffered too much brain damage.

Wait, was that even a question? the less paranoid among you may be asking. Oh, my sweet child, I envy your ability to avoid the tech panic world. In certain circles, it's taken as a given that watching short-form videos—TikTok content, Instagram Reels, etc.—will destroy your intellect, attention span, and mental health.

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