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Scroll-amnesia
[skrohl-am-nee-zhuh]
What Is Scroll-amnesia?
Scroll-amnesia is the phenomenon where you can't remember what you just read or saw while scrolling through social media or other content, even though you just viewed it moments ago.
Word Origins:
The term combines "scroll" (the action of moving through digital content) with "amnesia" (loss of memory), emerging around 2018 as social media platforms increasingly adopted infinite scroll features.
How Scroll-amnesia Affects Your Brain
When experiencing scroll-amnesia, your brain isn't forming lasting memories because it's processing information too quickly and superficially. Think of it like trying to remember every house you pass while driving at high speed - your brain simply can't keep up with the pace of information.
Breaking Free from Scroll-amnesia
To combat scroll-amnesia, try:
- Taking regular breaks every 20 minutes
- Practicing mindful scrolling by consciously engaging with content
- Using screen time limits to prevent excessive scrolling
- Reading content out loud or taking notes to improve retention
Related Terms
- Digital Amnesia: The experience of forgetting information due to over-reliance on digital devices
- Infinite Scroll: A web design pattern that continuously loads content as you scroll down
- Digital Mindfulness Score: A measure of how consciously you interact with digital content
- Zombiescrolling: Mindlessly scrolling through content without purpose or awareness